Description | Scratch and Peck Feeds Naturally Free Organic Starter is a special blend of cracked organic grains, organic flax meal, and select vitamins and minerals sourced from North American farms. | An all-in-one, all natural complete feed for starting and growing chicks that provides complete, balanced nutrition from hatch to laying age. |
Hen scratch feed is a supplemental mixture of grains and seeds that provides poultry, including chickens, with energy, variety, and enrichment, supporting their natural foraging behavior and nutritional needs.
| A high protein complete feed formulated for layer chickens, especially during molting. | An all-in-one, all natural complete feed for starting and growing chicks that provides complete, balanced nutrition from hatch to laying age. | Purina® Organic Layer Pellets with the Oyster Strong® System provide a balanced and complete diet with 16% protein for feeding organic laying hens. |
Content | Scratch and Peck Feeds Naturally Free Organic Starter is a special blend of cracked organic grains, organic flax meal, and select vitamins and minerals sourced from North American farms.
This Stage One feed is appropriate for chicks 0–8 weeks and ducklings 0-4 weeks with enough nutrient-rich formulation to continue their journey toward becoming layers or meat birds. (Meat birds transition to Naturally Free Organic Grower Feed With Corn at five weeks.) | An all-in-one, all natural complete feed for starting and growing chicks that provides complete, balanced nutrition from hatch to laying age.
- Specifically designed to meet the energy and nutrient needs of chicks intended to become layers
- Optimal levels of Vitamins A, D and E to help grow healthy, strong birds
- Contains LifeGuard®, a proprietary blend of prebiotics, probiotics, essential oils, and enzymes that support digestive, immune and health function
| Hen scratch feed, also known as scratch grain, is a mixture of grains and seeds commonly fed to poultry, including chickens. It serves as a supplemental feed option and offers a variety of benefits for poultry:
- Energy and Nutrition: Hen scratch feed provides a source of energy through its mixture of grains, such as corn, wheat, barley, and oats. These grains are rich in carbohydrates, providing poultry with the energy they need for daily activities, growth, and egg production.
- Variety and Enrichment: Scratch grain offers a diverse mix of textures and flavors, providing enrichment and mental stimulation for poultry. The different grains and seeds in the feed encourage pecking, scratching, and foraging behaviors, helping to keep the birds active and engaged.
- Protein and Amino Acids: Scratch feed often contains protein-rich ingredients like sunflower seeds and millet. These ingredients contribute to the protein requirements of poultry, supporting muscle development, feather health, and overall growth.
- Natural Foraging Behavior: Poultry, including chickens, have a natural instinct to scratch and peck at the ground in search of food. Hen scratch feed allows them to engage in this natural foraging behavior, providing them with a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.
- Supplemental Feed: Hen scratch feed is typically offered as a supplement to a balanced poultry diet. While it provides energy and some essential nutrients, it is important to ensure that poultry also receive a complete and nutritionally balanced feed to meet their specific dietary needs.
- Winter Feed: Scratch grain can be particularly useful during colder months when access to natural forage is limited. It can supplement the diet of free-range or backyard poultry by providing an additional source of energy and nutrition.
| | An all-in-one, all natural complete feed for starting and growing chicks that provides complete, balanced nutrition from hatch to laying age.
Features and Benefits
- Specifically designed to meet the energy and nutrient needs of chicks intended to become layers
- Optimal levels of Vitamins A, D and E to help grow healthy, strong birds
- Contains LifeGuard®, a proprietary blend of prebiotics, probiotics, essential oils, and enzymes that support digestive, immune and health function
| Purina® Organic Layer Pellets with the Oyster Strong® System provide a balanced and complete diet with 16% protein for feeding organic laying hens. This product has been certified organic by the USDA. It is made with non-GMO ingredients that have been grown without the use of pesticides and fertilizers. Our layer feeds include the Oyster Strong® System, which is an exclusive blend of oyster shell and key vitamins and minerals, like vitamin D and manganese, ensuring a supply of calcium will be available at night when your hens are forming eggs. |