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How much scratch do you feed your chickens?

Discussion in 'Feeding & Watering Your Flock' started by nuttyredhead, Jan 24, 2011.

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  1. Jan 24, 2011 #1
    nuttyredhead

    nuttyredhead Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I have 11 Bantams (1 is a roo and 2 are broody) I just feel like i am feeding them a huge amount of scratch. I know i am supposed to give them more during the winter but how much is ok? I dont want to give them too much! How much does everyone else give them?
     
  3. Jan 24, 2011 #2
    pontoosuc

    pontoosuc Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I throw out about 4 handfuls at night just before they go to roost. (16 chooks)
    If it's cold in the AM and they are going out into the enclosed run, AND I feel I have not provided enough AM treats I'll throw out some with their BOSS.
     
  5. Jan 24, 2011 #3
    True Grit

    True Grit Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I have 5 EEs and I give them 3 handsful of scratch, 1 of sunflower hearts and 3 of mealworms in the morning and a couple of scratch, 1 sunflower and 1 mealworm at night. I figure the protein and fat in the mealworms and sunflower balance out the scratch carbs, or at least I hope so. I don't know tho, they're probably spoiled.
     

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