Gizmowave field notes
Feeding Guide
A little goes a long way. Keep complete feed at the center of the diet, add treats thoughtfully, and make fresh water available at all times.
Three easy serving styles
Scatter
Toss a modest handful across the run to encourage scratching, movement, and natural foraging.
Hand-feed
Use individual pieces as a high-value reward for trust-building, training, or simply enjoying time with the flock.
Mix
Blend a small measured amount into complete feed for extra texture and variety without diluting the balanced ration.
Rotate
Alternate BSFL, mealworms, and botanical supplements instead of offering every extra at once.
Start small and watch the flock
- Introduce one new product at a time.
- Begin with a small serving appropriate to flock size.
- Keep the birds’ normal complete feed available.
- Observe appetite, droppings, and general behavior before increasing variety.
Storage
Reseal the pouch after every use. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, pests, and direct sunlight. Do not feed products that smell rancid, appear damp, or show signs of mold.
Balanced, life-stage-appropriate feed should make up most of a backyard flock’s diet. Treats are for supplemental feeding and enrichment.
When to ask a professional
Contact a veterinarian or local poultry extension specialist if birds show persistent appetite changes, abnormal droppings, weakness, feather loss outside normal molt, shell problems, or other health concerns. Supplements are not a substitute for veterinary care.
Nourish every peck, naturally.