| 1. What should I feed my chickens?
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Starter ration until they are 8 weeks old, grower ration until they are 18
weeks old, then layer ration; or combination starter-grower until they are
18 weeks, then layer ration. It is a good idea to supplement the layer
ration with ground oyster shell. Oyster shell helps keep eggshells thick.
Can I feed my chickens treats?
Yes. Scratch is a good treat for chickens. Chickens like many things: cooked
spaghetti, clean vegetable peels, fruit, cereal, meal worms, bugs, and
snails. Avoid strong tasting foods like onions and garlic; some sources say
this makes their eggs taste funny
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| 2. What is scratch?
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Scratch is a cracked corn and wheat mix for chickens. It is available at
most feed stores
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| 3. Should chicks be fed raw oatmeal?
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Young chicks can be fed raw oatmeal as long as there is sufficient grit added to their diet. Without the grit, they won't be able to process the oatmeal in their crops. This can lead to problems with the crop becoming impacted.
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