I'm sure it wasn't your intent, but it would be better if you told us about your organic / natural chicken keeping instead of finding fault with those who do answer the question posed by the thread. And if you don't keep your chickens organically or naturally, why do you feel entitled /...
This thread is about alternatives to a 'balanced ration'. It' s hardly fair to bash a newcomer with that swipe on the topic. You didn't respond to my post thus.
I don’t feed organic; I go for minimally processed instead. First and last thing in the day I offer fermented whole food (mostly wheat, some peas, maize, sunflower seeds, occasionally rolled oats, tinned sardines, cod liver oil, various dairy products) and they eat whatever they want and find...