Tip of the day: When it is going to be really cold give your girls cracked corn, or extra scratch right before dusk. The feed will raise their body temperatures and help them get through the night. Also, corn or scratch first thing in the morning will help them ease into a cold day. Or, at least until the sun is out. Plus they love it!

Since heavy grains rise chickens body heat, Scratch and corn should not be given in hot weather. Switch to watermelon and cool treats.
Don't give scratch to chicks, or really young birds.