Treats that you can give to your chicken
Chickens appear on your doorstep, watching your dog eat and asking for scraps and leftovers. I know that feeling too! Dry pet food is safe for hens to consume. In fact, many chicken owners feed dry cat food to their flock as a protein supplement.
You may enjoy rhubarb, but did you know that it is harmful to chickens? While many plants can be safely fed to your chicken as a treat, some foods should be avoided. What precisely is rhubarb? Rhubarb is a buckwheat-related vegetable. It is a perennial plant that grows in temperate sections of the earth and …
I have a few friends that raise chickens. One of their favorite things to feed them is tortillas. It’s inexpensive, it’s easy to get, they love the taste and they’re full of dietary protein. I found this to be very interesting since the first thing I thought about when I heard “chickens eat tortillas” was …
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You’ve just had a pond built and you want to give your chickens the best food possible. Good for you! We all want the best for our chickens. Consequently, you’re asking yourself if your chickens can eat algae. It is certainly conceivable to feed your chickens with algae. Chances are you are already feeding them …
Weetabix is a popular cereal in the UK, and I eat it most days with milk. I love how crunchy it is. But can chickens eat Weetabix? The answer is a resounding “YES.” Now, if you’d asked me just a few years ago, I would have said NO WAY. But the truth is that chickens …
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We’re committed to helping you raise happy, healthy chickens. When you think about things chickens love to eat, cherries are not the first thing that comes to mind. But in fact, all chickens cherish cherries, including urban backyard chickens like ours! Some people have concerns about the pits and stems of cherries because they think …
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Chickens can eat collard greens. Collards are a member of the cabbage family, so they provide similar vitamins and nutrients as other greens in this family, including kale and broccoli. Chickens are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and meat. They can eat a wide variety of foods, but they do best with a …
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You know, the loveable fowls which make delicious eggs and seem to run wild in a mini-version of Jurassic Park? These chickeny creatures are not only super funny, but they have a voracious appetite. And that got us wondering: Can chickens eat grapes? Yes, it’s safe for chickens to eat grapes. Grapes contain lots of …
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Just like any pet, chickens deserve occasional treats too. They may not be as affectionate as your dog but they certainly help a lot in the backyard. The treats are not just given to make them happy, they serve a purpose too. Treats help in keeping your chooks healthy all year round. In the winter, …
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Its a well known fact that bugs make heavenly snacks for a chicken. Since chickens are omnivores, bugs really make up a vital piece of their eating regimen and furnish them with vital protein. In the event that you watch your chickens’ normal conduct, you will see a lot of bug utilization occurring, the length …
