I have 14 Dominiques that I turned loose three weeks ago at 6 weeks old. They've been eating bugs, grass, frogs, raw and cooked sweet corn and an occassional tomato since. The amount of starter they consume has dropped significantly. I am curious as to what the scientist says the implications of them eating all this other stuff will be. I have a difficult time with all this science around chicken feed. I guess I believe that living creatures know better what's good for 'em than a scientist does. They seem incredibly happy and healthy, and I certainly am enjoying the lack of insects, especially ticks since I turned them loose.
I'm being sincere, not condescending, and am interested in feedback.
Thanks
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