Layer pellets, scratch and scraps

[Chickenberry]

Our girls get a bit of everything... they have layer pellets available at all times with scratch thrown to them once a day and sometimes table scraps. Do they really need to have the scratch if they are getting layer pellets and scraps?

 

[Egghead_Jr]

Scratch is a nice treat and great for getting your chickens where you want them to be, i.e. off the neighbors property or out of your garden. Personally I don't use it anymore and reserve sunflower seed treat for very cold winter days for added fat content. A few table scraps/compost pile and layer pellets is all we use here.