Non-GMO Soy-Free Chicken Scratch with Mealworms
Scratchercise combines whole grains, seeds, peas, and dried mealworms in a supplemental treat for backyard chickens. The varied shapes and textures make it well suited to scattering, giving the flock an opportunity to scratch and peck while searching for each piece.
This blend is made with Non-GMO grains, contains no soy ingredients, and is produced in the USA. It is a treat rather than a nutritionally complete feed. For help building the rest of your flock’s diet, see our Chicken Feeding Guide.
What Is in Scratchercise?
Ingredients: milo, wheat, peas, dried mealworms, safflower, black oil sunflower, flax, and walnut oil.
- Milo and wheat provide the whole-grain base.
- Peas and dried mealworms add variety and protein to the mix.
- Flax, black oil sunflower, and safflower add seeds with naturally occurring oils.
- Walnut oil is included as the final listed ingredient.
Scratchercise is not represented as certified organic or corn-free. Refer to the current package label if a particular ingredient or dietary restriction is important for your flock.
Listed Nutritional Analysis
- Protein: 19.55%
- Fat: 12.86%
- Carbohydrates: 56.77%
- Crude fiber: 5.65%
- Ash: 2.39%
- Moisture: 8.43%
These values describe the nutritional analysis currently listed for Scratchercise. Check the package you receive for the most current ingredient and analysis information.
How to Feed Chicken Scratch
Offer Scratchercise after your chickens have eaten their age-appropriate complete feed. Keep scratch and other treats modest so they do not displace the balanced nutrition provided by the flock’s primary ration.
- Scatter a measured amount over a clean, dry area to encourage foraging.
- Offer a small amount by hand for flock interaction.
- Serve it in a clean treat dish when ground scattering is not practical.
Provide fresh water at all times. Chickens eating whole grains should also have access to appropriately sized insoluble grit. Review our guide to safe treats for chickens for additional moderation and feeding guidance.
Choose a 3 lb, 5 lb, or 25 lb Bag
Every size contains the same Scratchercise formula. Choose the amount that fits your flock and storage space:
- 3 lb: a smaller bag for trying the blend or serving a small flock.
- 5 lb: a convenient option for regular treat use.
- 25 lb: a bulk option for larger flocks or multi-coop households.
Select the size before adding the product to your cart. Store only as much as you can keep fresh, dry, and protected from pests.
Storage and Handling
Keep the bag tightly closed in a cool, dry location. For longer storage, transfer the contents to a clean container with a secure lid and label it with the product name and date opened. Use a dry scoop and prevent moisture from entering the bag or container.
Inspect the blend before serving and discard it if it becomes damp, moldy, rancid, or contaminated. Our guide to storing chicken feed safely explains how to reduce moisture, mold, and pest problems.
Chicken Scratch: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scratchercise a complete chicken feed?
No. Scratchercise is a supplemental chicken treat, not a nutritionally complete feed. Offer it after your flock has eaten its age-appropriate complete ration so scratch does not replace the balanced nutrition chickens need from their primary feed.
How should I feed Scratchercise?
Scatter a measured amount over a clean, dry area to encourage scratching and pecking, offer a small amount by hand, or serve it in a clean treat dish. Keep fresh water available and remove any treat that becomes wet or contaminated.
How much chicken scratch should I offer?
Use a modest, measured amount after your chickens have eaten their complete feed. The appropriate amount depends on flock size and the other treats being offered, but scratch should not displace the flock’s balanced daily ration.
Does Scratchercise contain soy, corn, or GMO ingredients?
Scratchercise contains no soy ingredients and is made with Non-GMO grains. Corn is not included in the current ingredient list, but the product is not represented as certified corn-free. Check the package label if a particular ingredient or dietary restriction is important for your flock.
Do chickens need grit with Scratchercise?
Chickens eating whole grains should have access to appropriately sized insoluble poultry grit, which helps the gizzard grind food. Offer grit separately so birds can consume it as needed.
What sizes are available?
Scratchercise is available in 3 lb, 5 lb, and 25 lb bags. Every size contains the same formula; select the amount that best fits your flock and available dry storage space.
How should I store chicken scratch?
Keep the bag tightly closed in a cool, dry location or transfer the contents to a clean container with a secure lid. Use a dry scoop and discard the blend if it becomes damp, moldy, rancid, or contaminated.
