scratch feed question

[agarnp]

"Should have" - is none. Think of scratch as dessert I do feed my flock a small amount of scratch on days that I want them to return to the run a little early when free ranging.
As IgorsMistress and Brookshatlen said, the tablespoon per bird per day is a good amount.

Why do you want your chickens to gain weight? I found a chart for body condition in another post. How do your birds compare?

Thank you!

 

[Brooks_]

will try that if I have to but I am gaining more experience with these first chickens so hopefully the next batch will be easier. thanks!

I do recommend checking them out from time to time. Even when everything seems fine.