Manna Pro 7-Grain Ultimate Scratch Poultry Treat (10 lb)

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Non-GMO Seven-Grain Foraging Treat for Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, and Gamebirds

Product Description

Manna Pro 7-Grain Ultimate Scratch is a seven-grain foraging treat for mixed flocks built on corn, wheat, milo, barley, oats, sunflower seed, and millet. The variety of grain sizes and textures encourages natural scratching, pecking, and foraging behavior. Made with non-GMO purple corn grown in the USA and free from artificial colors or flavors. Not a complete feed, should make up no more than 10% of the daily diet.

Benefits

• Seven Grains for Foraging Variety: Corn, wheat, milo, barley, oats, sunflower seed, and millet provide a diverse grain and seed mix that gives birds more variety than two or three-grain scratch blends.
• Encourages Natural Foraging Behavior: Scatter on the ground and birds scratch, peck, and search through the mix, engaging natural instincts that keep them mentally stimulated and physically active throughout the day.
• Non-GMO Purple Corn from the USA: The corn used in this blend is non-GMO purple corn specifically grown in the USA, giving flock keepers a natural and domestically sourced primary ingredient.
• Sunflower Seeds for Healthy Fat and Energy: Sunflower seeds add a natural source of fat and energy that birds find palatable and that contributes to body condition and warmth during cooler months.
• Suitable for Mixed Flocks: Works for chickens, ducks, geese, mature turkeys, and gamebirds, making it a practical single-bag treat option for farms and backyard flocks with multiple species.
• Boredom Buster for Cooped Birds: Scattering scratch in the run or coop gives confined birds something to forage for, reducing boredom-related behaviors like feather pecking that can develop in birds with limited enrichment.

Ingredients

Corn, wheat, milo, barley, oats, sunflower seed, millet, and propionic acid (a preservative).

Guaranteed Analysis

How to Use

Directions for Use

• Scatter on clean ground or offer from a feeder: Give to mature birds by scattering on clean ground to encourage foraging or by placing in a feeder for direct access throughout the day.
• Keep to no more than 10% of daily intake: This is a treat, not a complete feed; when scratch makes up more than 10% of the diet it dilutes the balanced nutrition the birds get from their primary feed.
• Always provide a complete feed alongside: Birds must have continuous access to a complete feed formulated for their species and life stage alongside the scratch at all times.
• Offer Grit when feeding scratch: Because scratch contains whole and coarsely cracked grains, always make Manna Pro Poultry Grit available so birds can grind down those larger particles in the gizzard.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Not for birds under 8 weeks: The larger grain particle sizes in this mix are not appropriate for young birds under 8 weeks; wait until birds are mature enough to handle coarse grains safely before introducing scratch.
• Not a complete feed: This product is not fortified with vitamins, minerals, or amino acids at levels that support complete nutrition; always feed alongside a complete primary feed, not as a replacement for it.
• Do not feed spoiled or abnormal product: Do not offer any scratch that appears moldy, has been exposed to moisture, smells abnormal, or shows signs of rodent or insect infestation, discard and replace immediately.

Storage Information

• Store in a cool location: Keep the bag away from heat, humidity, and direct sunlight to maintain grain freshness and prevent the conditions that allow mold or insect activity to develop.
• Protect from rodents and insects: Store in a sealed, rodent-proof container; grain products attract pests and contaminated feed must never be offered to birds regardless of how recently it was purchased.
• Reseal after each use: Roll or clip the bag shut after every serving to keep moisture and air out and maintain the freshness of the whole grains between uses.

Shipping & Return

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For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are the seven grains in this scratch?

Ans: Corn, wheat, milo, barley, oats, sunflower seed, and millet. The corn used is non-GMO purple corn grown in the USA. Each grain and seed brings a different size, texture, and nutritional profile to the mix, which is what makes this blend more diverse and engaging for birds than two or three-grain scratch alternatives.

Q2: Why should scratch make up no more than 10% of the diet?

Ans: Scratch is a treat blend of whole grains and seeds; it is not fortified with the vitamins, minerals, calcium, or balanced amino acids that a complete feed delivers. When birds fill up on scratch, they eat less of their complete feed, which reduces their intake of the nutrients they need for egg production, bone health, immune function, and feather condition.

Q3: Why is Grit necessary when feeding scratch?

Ans: Birds don't have teeth, they grind food in the gizzard using small stones or grit they pick up. Whole grains and coarsely cracked grains like those in this scratch are too large to digest efficiently without grit present in the gizzard. Birds that free-range on the ground often pick up enough natural grit.

Q4: Can this be used as a treat for ducks and geese?

Ans: Yes. The mix is suitable for chickens, ducks, geese, mature turkeys, and gamebirds. Ducks and geese enjoy foraging through grain mixes and the particle sizes in this blend are appropriate for mature waterfowl. Scatter on dry ground rather than near water to keep the grain clean and prevent it from becoming waterlogged.

Q5: What is propionic acid doing in a grain mix?

Ans: Propionic acid is a food-safe organic acid used as a natural mold inhibitor in grain products. It prevents mold growth during storage and extends the shelf life of the grain mix without the use of synthetic chemical preservatives. It is widely used in grain and feed products and does not affect the taste or nutritional value of the grains.

Q6: Is this scratch good for helping hens through winter?

Ans: Yes. Scratch is often given to flocks in the evening during colder months because digesting grain generates body heat as the birds sleep. The fat content from sunflower seeds also contributes to energy reserves during cold weather.

Q7: Can young chicks eat this scratch?

Ans: No. The large grain particle sizes in this mix are not suitable for birds under 8 weeks of age. Young chicks need a dedicated chick starter feed with appropriate fine-particle sizing for their developing digestive systems.