Scratch and Peck Feeds Naturally Free Organic Layer 16% Chicken & Duck Feed

I had the same experience as another reviewer, my hungry ducks seemed afraid of this food. I put it in their trough, made a mash, added tomatoes (they are like raptors in Jurassic park for a tomato) and they wouldn't touch it. I tossed some on the ground, nope. I tossed some in their newly made puddle, they didn't touch it. Then out of no where about 10 minutes later, there was a feeding frenzy, they were all sucking up the grain from the mud puddle bottom. They looked like crazed sharks. Finally, after about an hour of mash sitting around in the trough 1 duck got brave, then 2 and the rest was history. I'm not sure I would switch to this as my only food, maybe a mix of it with their normal I had the same experience as another reviewer, my hungry ducks seemed afraid of this food. I put it in their trough, made a mash, added tomatoes (they are like raptors in Jurassic park for a tomato) and they wouldn't touch it. I tossed some on the ground, nope. I tossed some in their newly made puddle, they didn't touch it. Then out of no where about 10 minutes later, there was a feeding frenzy, they were all sucking up the grain from the mud puddle bottom. They looked like crazed sharks. Finally, after about an hour of mash sitting around in the trough 1 duck got brave, then 2 and the rest was history. I'm not sure I would switch to this as my only food, maybe a mix of it with their normal pellets/crumbles would work, but I don't trust they would regularly eat it. … more

It's weird, because I know my ducks are hungry. I've tried putting it in a dish with water and nope. I've tried serving it dry. Nope. I've tried dumping the wet stuff out onto the ground. Nope. I've tried putting their old food (The Mazuri floating pellets) on top, and it almost seemed to turn them off to the Mazuri. I think they are actually holding out for the Mazuri feed. I wish the Mazuri was organic because they LOVE the floating feed, normally I go out and feed 8 cups of Mazuri and they eat it all out of my hands, or right in front of me, it takes 20 minutes, but I'm afraid it spoiled them and now they won't eat this. I'm trying to transition to this for the winter, when we will be getting It's weird, because I know my ducks are hungry. I've tried putting it in a dish with water and nope. I've tried serving it dry. Nope. I've tried dumping the wet stuff out onto the ground. Nope. I've tried putting their old food (The Mazuri floating pellets) on top, and it almost seemed to turn them off to the Mazuri. I think they are actually holding out for the Mazuri feed. I wish the Mazuri was organic because they LOVE the floating feed, normally I go out and feed 8 cups of Mazuri and they eat it all out of my hands, or right in front of me, it takes 20 minutes, but I'm afraid it spoiled them and now they won't eat this. I'm trying to transition to this for the winter, when we will be getting eggs, but my ducks don't like it. It seems like there is too much grit/sand in this? I've been trying to establish this new food for about a week now, and so far, they won't eat it. I give up and leave and it sits wet for couple of days, so I pick up the old wet food, toss in the compost and try again, I'm throwing it away and they aren't eating it. … more

I watch my friends chickens and saw they were losing their feathers and their skin was raw so I bought this feed for them and the ducks I feed on our pond.. The chickens are so much healthier now. Their feathers are shiny and their skin is less raw.. And their feathers are growing back in. And the ducks on our big pond love it as well.

We use this as a supplement to our usual organic crumble. When we give it, I typically add equal parts water and feed and let it sit overnight prior to feeding. It fills them up faster, keeps them hydrated, and it makes it easier for one of our scissor-beaked birdies to get this scrumptious food.

My hens love this food! They just started laying, their eggs are strong. The food is expensive compared to other feed I have been fermenting the food for them which makes it last longer and gives you more bang for your buck. This food is not a crumble or pellet, you can actually see what you are feeding your flock.

I had to switch to an organic whole grain food for the girls, their eggs smelled awful while cooking and tasted just like the other feed I was giving them. Now the eggs smells and taste like they should, eggs! It is worth the higher price and to know I'm giving them organic nonGMO means I am too eating organic and GMO free. It is a good choice for me and my family (and the girls)

it’s really good quality feed, imo. My hens love it and I notice it runs out more slow than the pellets due to them needing to eat less for same nutrition/fullness. I love the fact that I can ferment it, too, as a treat. They really love this feed and don’t “pick” through it very much at all like they do with other non-pellet feeds. I also feel like it’s a more natural way for them to eat, then with pellets. It’s spendy, though, and a high-quality pellet would probably be just as good as far as bird health and egg quality, but I will keep using this because I like it so much, even though it’s expensive.

We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this product! We feed both our chickens and ducks with it. They love it. You know it’s a whole food because you can feed this product to chickens, ducks, pigs, goats, etc. while meeting each animals individual needs. My only caution is that if it gets wet/moist it starts to decay and quickly.

Chewy sent this and the product is very nutritious. Thank you again for your prompt service.

I bought this to add to my organic pellets. It gives them a variety. The chickens and ducks love it! I am also pleased that it is made right here in America and with real food. It smells like we could eat it.