thanks for all the replies and discussion, I really learn alot- better then trial and error. My birds thank all of you! The only layer feed I could find only had 16% protein. do I need to supplement? I do give veggie/fruit scraps from the house.
I am just starting to feed my chickens scratch, since it has turned cold and ground is freezing limiting free range forage. From the name it sounds like it should just be thrown on the ground , plus I think it would give the chickens something to do when confined to their pen. or should i...