No shell covering egg, just a thin membrane...

[Pretty Birdie]

JJReine wrote:

Hold the phone - are Oyster Shells and Scratch two different things?

What I mean by oats is "dried oatmeal". Before work each morning I go out to say good morning to them and that is the happy morning treat. I am feeding them the layer chicken feed.

I give them shredded cheese a few times a week, never tried scrambled eggs (sounds sacriligeous...) and will try the yogurt tonight.

I agree, they are like bad teenagers! God forbid I go sit with them while trying to read a newspaper...i think they enjoy eating the paper more than any treat I've ever given them! Just hysterical. Whod've ever think how much you can love your girls. I think about them all day long. They bring me MUCH JOY!

Scrambled eggs are in no way "sacrilegious", although most people seem to think so. If you think about it, the yolk is what sustains the chick during its first days of life. Just thought you might like to know.

 

[JodyJo]

scratch is a grain...and is considered a treat...not enough good stuff to sustain them healthy.
Oyster shell is primarily for strengthening the egg shells and should be given free choice on the side, they will eat it only if they need it.

Scrambled eggs, and the shells (crushed beyond recognition, can be given as well)

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2593-Treats_Chart

here is a link to the BYC treat chart, it is not all inclusive of course...but gives you a good idea...
Mine adore, watermelon, squash, grapes, apples, etc...