- Feb 20, 2014
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Hi all,
My first winter with chickens and I switched them from layer crumbles to Scratch and Peck all natural and organic feed. Well, now they're chasing me around looking for something and have been digging in the place where I used to keep my compost pile and eating the dirt there. They barely touch the scratch and peck, which is disheartening because it's not cheap. They even rejected the mealworms, which is usually a go-to favorite for them. I have a roo, too, so I have always offered variety. They are spending more time in the shed, too, because of hawks and inclement weather. As they transition from season to season, what is the best way to keep their nutrients sufficient without breaking the bank?
My first winter with chickens and I switched them from layer crumbles to Scratch and Peck all natural and organic feed. Well, now they're chasing me around looking for something and have been digging in the place where I used to keep my compost pile and eating the dirt there. They barely touch the scratch and peck, which is disheartening because it's not cheap. They even rejected the mealworms, which is usually a go-to favorite for them. I have a roo, too, so I have always offered variety. They are spending more time in the shed, too, because of hawks and inclement weather. As they transition from season to season, what is the best way to keep their nutrients sufficient without breaking the bank?