Hello all

[Kiki]

Yes. They get layer pellets. The warm oatmeal is a nice warmup to start the day in this cold weather. The scratch is also to warm them up and give them something to do when stuck in the coop. .

Don't over fed treats. The won't get a "complete" diet if you do which will lead to problems down the road.
Scratch doesn't keep them any warmer than their complete feed does.

 

[WindingRoad]

Yes. They get layer pellets. The warm oatmeal is a nice warmup to start the day in this cold weather. The scratch is also to warm them up and give them something to do when stuck in the coop. .

I would suggest 22% protein feed but with an 80 gram egg maybe you don't need it. I give mine scratch just before bed so I know their crops are full working to digest helps them stay warm also. Sounds like you are into chickens. LOL. Welcome.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!

 

[Foreveryukon]

They have their complete feed available at all times. The scratch gives them something to do. No grass avilable untill after April

 

[Cynthia12]

Oh wow! You are doing a wonderful job. Lucky chickens! WELCOME!

 

[Foreveryukon]

Its massy anywhere as far as i know.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I've been tossing a handful of 20% chick feed as scratch for my flock. They love it.

 

[N F C]

Thanks for joining us!

 

[alexa009]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens! We are glad you joined the flock! BYC is a helpful site providing all of the information you need to know about poultry. There is always space for members on the BYC roost!
I will agree that 80g is a massive size egg. Do you have older hens? Generally, Red Sex Links and Rhode Island reds eggs size will increase rapidly once they begin approaching 2 years of age. This often leads to egg bound problems or problems with the oviduct.

Hope you enjoy it here as much as we all do!