Newbie Question

[WildflowerJLH]

What is the difference between "scratch" and "mash"? Right now, I have 2 x 5-week old chicks and 4 x 10 day old chicks. All are given starter crumbles to supplement their foraging.

Thanks, in advance, for helping a newbie out.

 

[buildingmyark]

Simply put, mash is a type of feed and scratch is more like a treat given less often.

 

[WildflowerJLH]

OK, so what is the difference in the content/ingredients?

 

[buildingmyark]

Okay, I'll do my best to answer this!

Mash is the same as pellet feed. Pretty much it's the consistency that makes it mash (powdery). Mash is what pellets & crumble are made from, just in its original form.

Scratch consists of things like corn chops, grains, seeds, etc...

 

[Chris09]

Mash is a complete ration
Most Scratch Grains mixes are a in-complete ration

Chris

 

[WildflowerJLH]

Thanks for all of the help! I think I get it now.