I bought feed at my local TSC this weekend. Layer feed has gone up to $20 (Nutrena) per bag. Scratch was on sale for $13.99--regular price was $16.99 (Dumor)
We might be seeing local/ regional differences.
I live in the mountains 3 hrs NNE of Los Angeles, about 60 miles South of Yosemite. I go...
Sand comes in all different shapes and sizes. Any where from dust like particles to pea gravel sized.
Rounded sand, for example, doesn't blow around as easily or at all.
I use sand that is on the larger size, similar to a lentil.
She looks exactly like the one I got from Meyer--including the feathered feet!
Mine is only 7 weeks on. But, she looks exactly like my copper Marans at this point.
I received five rare choice on or about 06 January 2021.
I received a splash Maran's, green queen egger, easter egger, splash cochin, and some type of blue (most likely a cuckoo blue bar egger or blue cuckoo marans --according to their availability chart.)
I hope this helps.
Just an fyi...