The Scratch and Peck Feeds Organic Chicken & Duck Feed 18% Layer Mash has a mixed reception. While some users praise its quality and smell, others report issues with consistency, gravel content, and the feed's impact on egg production and feather health.
Large gravel particles pose a choking hazard to chickens.
Prevention: Inspect the feed carefully before using it.
Customers appreciate the high-quality, organic components in the feed.
Users like purchasing from Chewy’s because of the variety and convenience of having the product delivered straight to their house.
The feed has a pleasant and enticing smell that users enjoy.
The feed effectively maintains egg production for many users' chickens.
Chickens’ and ducks enjoy the feed without any complaints.
Many reports of excessive gravel, mini-boulders, and dusty particles in the bag which makes it unsuitable for the birds
Consumption halts egg production in some users’ chickens.
Significant inconsistencies in the quality and consistent presence of gravel.
Bulky texture – the mini-boulders grinding the portions into gravel.
Variations in quality are the main reason for customer dissatisfaction reported by the users at multiple stages
Recent reviews indicate a decline in quality, particularly with the presence of gravel and dusty particles.
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Factors: Quality control, Quality of ingredients
Yes, it is made with organic ingredients.
Some users have reported that their chickens stopped laying eggs and developed feather issues after consuming this feed.
The consistency can vary, with some users reporting excessive gravel and dust in the mix.
There have been concerns from consumers about the lack of quality control measures.
"I like ordering it from Chewy because it comes straight to the house, Quality and variety. I love the fact that these feed supplies are organic to the chickens."
"The last bag of Scratch and Peck purchased was 16% mash. It was terrible. Mainly peas and gravel. Where's the quality control? We thought maybe the 18% mash would be better then 16%, so we tried another bag. Is there any quality control with this company? Too much large gravel (mini-boulders) that ..."
This feed is worth considering for those who are looking for organic options but should be aware of the potential inconsistencies and quality concerns. Verify the consistency of the product before purchasing, and consider alternative sources if there is any hint of these problems in the batch you receive
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