Chickens, like us, need a balanced diet if they want to stay healthy. A staple food source for most backyard chickens is scratch feed. A mixture of cracked corn, seeds, wheat, and barley, scratch feed is not only nutritious for your chickens, but it encourages them to forage and stay active. Chickens aren’t super picky, and there is a long list of things you can feed them. This list is only a few of the food items you can include when making your chicken coop plans. ●     Bread ●     Mealworms ●     Leafy greens ●     Cooked oatmeal ●     Strawberries and blueberries