Hello! My chickens get some scratch in the evenings during the winter. I guess it's harder to digest so it brings their body temps up, which is great for those very cold winter nights.
Scratch and cracked corn are like candy to a chicken. They absolutely love it! And, if given too much it will make them fat--they would definitely prefer the scratch grains over the regular food if given a choice.
I think a little bit of corn daily (like a handful per hen), is ok because it gives them something to scratch at and keeps them entertained.
That's just my humble opinion.....
Sharon
Proud owner of some nice show quality Buckeyes and Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks. I love gardening and being outdoors. I'm lucky to have a great family, and two cute dogs. I live out in the country on six wooded acres and it's just paradise! (Except the mortgage payment and bills, of course)
Proud owner of some nice show quality Buckeyes and Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks. I love gardening and being outdoors. I'm lucky to have a great family, and two cute dogs. I live out in the country on six wooded acres and it's just paradise! (Except the mortgage payment and bills, of course)
