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As with most growing animals, a fl ock of laying hens requires diff erent nutrients at diff erent life stages and throughout diff erent seasons of the year. Your fl ock’s extra dietary and digestive needs will largely be met by the variety of supplements provided in addition to daily feed. You’ll need to think about stimulation, too. Nothing wins over a fl ock of chickens like a good treat.
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Let’s look at how to provide a balanced daily feed ration first, allow some forage time, and then shamelessly enjoy bonding and building trust with your chickens by offering fun treats — in moderation, of course. That’s the secret every chicken keeper knows: The way to a chicken’s heart is through her crop.