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Protein builds tissue.
Animals' bodies are largely composed of protein. Whenever birds are growing, or producing eggs, or sperm as in the rooster's case, they use up protein. The growth phase probably uses it up faster than any other. This protein must be replaced in the diet. Protein is composed of molecules called amino acids .