14/03/2026
Sweet potato forage—its leaves and vines—is a highly nutritious and safe addition to the feed mixture of free-range heritage chickens. 🍠🌿 It’s a natural, affordable way to boost flock health while supporting sustainable farming practices.
✨ Key Nutritional Benefits:
🥚 High Protein Content
Sweet potato leaves and vines provide valuable protein essential for growth, feather development, and egg production. Crude protein levels range from 15% to nearly 30% (dry matter), with leaves offering higher protein than stems.
💪 Rich in Vitamins
Loaded with vitamin A (beta-carotene), vitamin C, vitamin K, and B-complex vitamins, this forage supports strong immunity, good eyesight, and overall vitality.
🦴 Essential Minerals
Contains calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc—vital for bone strength, proper body functions, and strong eggshell formation.
🌿 Antioxidants & Fiber
High in natural antioxidants like polyphenols and flavonoids, helping protect cells and strengthen the immune system. Its fiber content promotes healthy digestion and gut balance.
🌟 Natural Egg Yolk Color
The carotenoids in sweet potato leaves naturally enhance golden-yellow egg yolks, a trait many consumers love.
Incorporating sweet potato forage into feed mixtures helps reduce reliance on commercial feeds—resulting in healthier chickens, better eggs, and more sustainable farms. 🌾💚
Because when chickens eat better, everyone benefits. 🐓🥚
