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I know there is organic chicken feed, but I don't know where to get it or what company produces it. I would search around on the Internet, or inquire with some other poultry people. Chickens shouldn't live solely on food from a garden, as they need balanced nutrients. They can, though, obtain...

Yes, don't give them crushed oyster shell until they start laying. Then offer it to them in a separate dish so they can eat as much as they need. Keep in mind, though, that as long as you are feeding them mostly layer feed, they probably won't need any extra calcium--commercial feed contains all...

Good treats for chicks include dandelion leaves, tender lettuce, scrambled or hard-boiled eggs, and moistened chick feed. Older birds can eat less easy to eat foods (that require more strength to tear, etc.), including spinach, swiss chard, kale, apples, different melons and fruits, mealworms...

You can start introducing other foods right away; at 12 weeks of age, your chicks are plenty ready to try something new. Just make sure that you provide them with grit (small stones, sand, etc.) so that they can digest the food properly. Also, don't feed them too much other food, as they still...