Chicken scratch vs. chicken feed

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scratch shouldn't be fed in hot weather? but helps to keep the chickens warm..! in winter EXACTLY RIGHT ON THAT..! WHOOT




Also why shouldn't scratch be fed in hot weather?

Corn causes the chicken to heat up. Great for cold winter nights!



Also why shouldn't scratch be fed in hot weather?

Corn causes the chicken to heat up. Great for cold winter nights! [/QUOTE]

right on ME TO im vegan keeping chickens, keeping them safe from harm on my farm .
 
FutureChickenMan said:
you can probably get away with mixing layer and meat or starter/grower.

The feed I buy has the following breakdown:

layer 16% protein
starter/grower 20% protein
meat 21% protein
scratch is about 8% protein

most go to layer only for the hens because of the additional calcium, which roos have no use for, can cause kidney issues.

Definately stay away from the scratch or generic grain feeds. Fine for a treat now and then but certainly not acceptible for everyday feed. The nutional value just isn't there. Rabbit feed can also be given as a treat.

Something else I saw today was Game Bird feed; 26% protein. Woah!
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EXACTLY RIGHT about the extra calcium in the layer feed, & calcium harming the roos,my best roo died of kidney issues, some believe that roos just dont have the same life span as the hens , but now i know why that happens to the roos , so if you have prize roos dont feed them any layer feed..! i now feed my roos a protein flock feed mixed with whole corn & more in winter .
 

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