Can they eat this??

[4 Georgia Hens]

Some people intentionally sprout feed for this very reason. According to Pinterest anyway

I'm doing that! Ha! I have some growing now.

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

What aart says. the scratch grains usually include cracked corn, which will mold. Many flock owners buy whole grains, and sprout them for their birds during the winter.

K.