Jul 16, 2018 · I would choose to mix in a chicken starter feed or maybe a game bird or turkey starter... as they should be higher in not only protein but importantly amino acids..

Apr 1, 2021 · Scatter feeding is the action of throwing or spreading grain based scratch feeds for chickens over a large area of ground to keep them entertained and simulate how they would …

Sep 15, 2022 · Even if feed is hanging nicely in a feed container, they will do their best to scratch at it and scatter the feed all over the ground, wasting a fair amount. This article will show you …

Mar 4, 2012 · My chickens don't waste any crumbles and pests are less likely to feast. I scatter the scratch on the ground when they are roaming free during the day. None of the scratch is …

Apr 15, 2014 · Every day I come home from work to find my chickens have scattered their food all over the run. I have raised the feeder to a bit above the level of their backs but it is still …

Sep 16, 2012 · The chickens enjoy “scratching” around in the feeder as they sort out and pick the best morsel to eat, even though all of them look identical to me. When the girls scratch around, …

Mar 1, 2021 · What Happens If You Feed Chicken to a Chicken? Remember that you should not feed chicken to a chicken. This increases the risk of chicken-only diseases and is illegal in …

There are a couple of thing you can do to help prevent, or at least cut down on wasted feed; you’ve already taken care of the first one. Whenever you have feed in a container on the …

Dec 7, 2021 · In recent years, welfare certification companies have encouraged the use of scatter feeding as enrichment material, though there is little scientific evidence to support a scatter …

Jun 11, 2020 · Scratch grains are a mixture of seeds and grains meant as an occasional food for chickens to help improve the variety in their diet and help keep them entertained and busy …