Feeding broilers - scratch or no scratch

[mahsad]

I have always had layers so starting up with broilers is very new to me.

I've bought starter feed which is 18.5% protein. They get that and nothing else. I've read that many people feed them 20 or so percent protein but do you give them scratch? Any wheat or so?

I am concerned about the protein percentage in their feed, so I would love to hear what you think and what your experiences are!

 

[RB Farms]

My chickens were grand champion out of about 575 birds and I only feed them 18% protein and the get no other food than that because it can make their limbs weak and they can break or dislocate there wing and legs easily which will most likely create gang green.