Modern poultry feed principal includes cereals, mineral supplements, soybean oil, vitamin supplements, corn, oysters, and other permitted food additives.

The amount of feed depends on the age and weight of the poultry, the growth rate, and weather conditions. Poultry needs sufficient protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins to grow healthy. The Oyster shell of feed used as a source of calcium and calcium iodate belongs to iodine.