Healthy feed for new flock

[HopeSprings]

We also use scratch and peck. My aunt who has had chickens for years always comments on how pretty my chickens are. If azure standard has a drop off near you, you can get a 40 lb bag for less than what you pay for a 25 lb bag on the scratch and peck website.

Just looked them up -- thanks for the recommendation!

 

[CityslickerHomestead]

Thanks so much for all your replies. I will start with small treats and look into the different feeds yall have suggested at our local feed store. I am sure this is just the beginning of my questions!

Regarding treats, my chickens LOVE mealworms and apples. In moderation of course.

 

[flutemomc]

For young chicks/pullets ours loved grapes cut in half and spaghetti!! Spaghetti tug a war was a treat to watch!

 

[Mummahen3]

I am a first time chicken lady. We want the healthiest hens and eggs for our family. With so many predators our hens are kept in their run. We will build “tractors” to move them about the property soon. They are three months old now and still on Nutrena Chick starter. BYC has been my go to for our entire process, building coop, predator proof run, breeds, care up to this point. Please guide us to the best feed going forward. Up to this point I have given them no treats, extra food, anything but feed and baby chick grit. By the way, they are wonderful, happy chickens! Thanks.

Hi Southgrandma,
We too are first time chicken owners and ours at the same age. 10weeks old and must say it started off as to overcome my daughter’s fear of birds has now turned in to the love of raising chickens. We have Isa brown (3) eggnog, Dixie and daisy.
Love to see the process of your chickens and learn together as newbies.