Scratch & Lay

Scratch & Lay is a premium grain mix formulated by poultry nutrition experts to deliver optimal nutrition for backyard chickens. This carefully balanced blend combines grains, pulses, seeds, grit and high-protein pellets sourced from trusted local suppliers. Mixed in Oamaru, Scratch & Lay features canary seed, sunflower seed, wheat, barley and blue peas from nearby growers, kibbled maize from selected NZ farms, Southland-grown oats, and Bluff oyster shell grit. The variety of ingredients encourages natural foraging behavior, keeping your chooks busy, happy and well-nourished. Your flock gets real homemade goodness in every handful.

• Premium, locally blended ingredients: Mixed in Oamaru with NZ-sourced canary seed, sunflower seed, wheat, barley, blue peas, kibbled maize, Southland oats and Bluff oyster shell grit.
• Balanced nutrition with measurable inputs: Protein 16.5%, fat 3.8%, fibre 6.4%, calcium 1.6%, reactive Lys 0.75%.
• High-protein pellets included: High-protein pellets made from soya bean meal, peas, wheat by-products (Broll) and vegetable oil complement the grains for steady energy and egg production.
• Supports foraging and activity: A varied mix that encourages pecking, foraging and exploration, helping prevent boredom in flocks.
• Oyster shell grit for eggs and digestion: Bluff oyster shell grit supplies calcium and grit to assist eggshell quality and digestion.
• Backyard-ready and easy to use: A complete, ready-to-feed blend designed for home poultry keepers who value transparency and local sourcing.

Give your hens real homemade goodness in every handful—nourish growth, support egg production, and boost daily activity with Scratch & Lay. Buy now to feed your flock the best from NZ farms today.