Scratch can be a single *whole grain or any mixture of *whole/cracked grains that is pitched on the ground to encourage scratching of the ground and add extra energy to the birds diet. Scratch is not meant to be a sole feed but supplement to the birds regular poultry feed.
Not all scratch...
Basically a "whole Grain" I've change the mix around a little and I might stay with this mix awhile.
Right know I'm feeding,
Chicks up to 6 weeks of age -- Turkey Starter (30%),
Growing Birds from 6 weeks of age to Laying -- 50.5% Five Grain Scratch 40.5% Turkey Starter (it's about a 16%...
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Right around $17.00 a 50 lb. bag
Chris
Thanks. Looking at the ingredients, it seems to me that you could end up with a better feed than the usual bagged stuff for a little less money doing it your way. Or a lot less, depending on how pricey the grain is.
I can mix a good 20%...
Fred's Hens :
However, my feed is already a very high percentage of corn and grains. Huge percentage, according the Hubbard Feed's own data.
If your feeding the 17% Layer then your looking at around 63.8% corn, 31.2% concentrate and 5% limestone (feed grade). That is what I have been using...