• Norah - She/They
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    8 months ago

    Mate, I have three chickens at home and I feed them a scratch mix that is mostly grain. I think you’re talking out of your arse, and I strongly doubt you have any actual animal husbandry experience.

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        8 months ago

        Sure, it’s different to cage hens. But it’s the exact kind of feed that’s used for free range farm chooks.

        Edit: I literally get it at a farm supply store because it’s way cheaper than a pet shop.

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      8 months ago

      Well it’s both. Many animals can eat a very wide diverse mixture of foods. Like cows, they can eat grass, but also hay or grains. So it could be that you’re both right.

      I’m not an expert though.

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      8 months ago

      Chickens were classically considered food for the rich because they eat grain. They are an exception among livestock in that regard. Talk about animal husbandry.