What is a 'Dependent'. A dependent is an individual whom a taxpayer can claim for credits and/or exemptions. A dependent is an individual, such as a qualifying child, whom a taxpayer can claim on his or her federal and some state income tax returns. Taxpayers can reduce their taxable income by claiming deductions, which can result in a decrease in tax liabilities and an increase in the amount of a refund.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins. Chickens need to ingest certain vitamins with fat in order for the vitamins to be properly absorbed into the bloodstream. Vitamins A, D, E and K are necessary for chicken fertility and the production of strong eggs.hickens, like humans, require proper nutrition to grow healthy and strong. A lack of vitamins and minerals can lead to severe health problems and, in some cases, death. For chickens, proper nutrition is also vital for healthy egg production.
1 Chickens get more excited by scratch grains that are different from whatâs in their normal feed, and most feeds are corn-based, not wheat-based or oat-based, so that helps. 2  Wheat grains are small enough that baby chicks can eat them when theyâre a week old or so. Normally, in the U.S., whole corn is the cheapest grain you can buy, and chickens like it. 2  Cracked corn gets moldy fairly quickly, so use it or lose it. 3  Coarsely cracked corn is better than finely cracked corn, even for baby chicks. 4  Whole wheat is a wonderful scratch feed.