We have recently added 10 baby Chickens to our farm! We are very excited to feed them as naturally as possible....but are having a real hard time finding any information on exactly what and how much the birds need. We are not interested in feeding them a commercial grain feed at all. Currently we have been hand mashing worms and greens from the yard (red clover leaf, dandelion leaf etc.) and also grinding up grains (alfalfa seed, red clover seed, flax seed). We also add a tiny splash of whey to the water - not every time, but at least once a day for a boost as well. If anyone has feed their chicks with non-commercial foods, please share what you learned along the way! We want to ensure healthy, happy birds for our farm!
Thanks!