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prairiemeadow said:
the previous owners only threw out scratch and let them free-range. But i switched to laying crumbles thinking it was more nutritious and easily digested. Should i be giving them both?
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Scratch is considered a treat. Thet need a feed with around 18 to 20% protein.
I use Kalmbach Flock Maintaner 18%. ( I buy mine from Chewy and its very reasonable. )
You will need to keep a bowl of oyster shell (seperate not mixed in their feed) so they have it as needed. And a bowl of grit also.
 
Welcome and good evening. My chickens get good feed - mashed (with water in it) in the morning and they get real food and treats in the afternoon, as well as free will dry feed. I keep track of needed vitamins, minerals, calcium needs, etc... Mine were aloof at first and I thought treats were a great way to connect, and know mealworms are very good for chickens.

But, as others have said, just sitting with your chickens, not trying to pick them up - not even paying attention to them unless they come up to you - was the most powerful connection I made with my chickens.
 
Welcome!
To get them used to you, you first must make yourself boring, then show that you are the bringer of treats and other good things and perhaps are a good perch (if you don't mind a grown hen perching on you that is. Watch your eyes if you do let them on your shoulder). Works for chickens and many other animals

I do agree about upping protein and not overdoing it on treats. I tend to be more generous with treats when taming birds, but they really should mainly be eating their feed. If you want a healthy treat option though, take some of their food and soak it in water. They'll think they're eating an amazing new treat but it's really just their usual food
 

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