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I used to turn the shavings over so it can dry and not mold then sprinkle new one on top. Once they are out of the brooder just dump or compost the whole thing.

When they find no big crumbles and are hungry they will eat the fine stuff. Just let the feeder run almost empty.

Now that mine are around 45 days old they love onions, cabbage, cheese, bread (2 slice toasts/46 chickens), cockroaches (we got 1 1/2'" long ones here), lizards but I only give them fruits and veggies that are left overs and scrap. They run around all day destroying the flora and fauna around...

Yes. Scratch does not have the nutrients they need and will fill their stomach so they don't eat what they do need. When this small they are not much into bugs, wait a week or two. Chickens are not dogs, they do perfectly good and sometimes even better without treats.

Hold the scratch man until they are 18 weeks old. If you wanna give them treats give them watermelon or fruits. Bugs, maggots worms etc...

Do not give them scratch. Unless you want them to have problems and under develop. As long as the food is clean no need to toss it. No need for grit with chick feed.