Organic scratch in Wisconsin?

[KelBelle]

Does anyone know if anyone carries organic chicken scratch in Wisconsin? I can't seem to find any. I ordered a five pound bag initially from Arcata Pet, but want to get a larger bag now. The shipping on anything larger is simply outrageous.

 

[fldiver97]

Where in WI are you? I live near Madison, the Mounds Pet Food Warehouses carry organic feed. GardeNerd started a thread a while ago on this forum titled 'Where to buy organic feed' and it has listings by state. It is in the Feeding and Watering section, you should be able to find it if you type organic feed in the search box. Now if you mean organic scratch not feed.....some of the suppliers listed may have that as well.

 

[KelBelle]

Yeah....I am looking for scratch. I have a source for organic feed, but not for scratch. We are in Sheboygan County and it seems like everyone around here makes it their life's goal to revolt against organics at all costs. LOL

 

[Organics North]

Try Franks Organics in Jefferson..
I drive down twice a year to buy from them..
Or try Customer One in ?Wausau? They have distributors all over.

Good luck!

ON

 

[rolffamily]

Call Country Visions Co op in Kiel. If they don't have what you are looking for they will have it brought over from one of their other stores. Ask for April.

 

[mcnicolclan]

I'm sorry this is probably a stupid question but... What is the difference between feed and scratch?

 

[Organics North]

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Scratch is typically whole or cracked grains, fed as a treat to give the chickens something to do. Scratch typically does not have the protein, or balance of nutrients that chickens need to be the most productive. Feed is a complete ration with everything the chicken needs for peak performance. There is no need to feed scratch other than to treat the chickens...

ON

 

[KelBelle]

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Thanks! I will try them. I get the feed from a farm in New Holstein so this would work out well.