treats for chickens

  1. L

    Anyone grow daikon radish for their chickens?

    I heard daikon radish grows well where I live so I ordered some seeds. The plants did well but I planted them too late and they ended up starting to bolt. I didn’t like the bitterness so I gave some to my chickens, greens and all. It seems like it is their favorite treat just under mealworms...
  2. Showing Poultry: The weeks leading up to a show

    Showing Poultry: The weeks leading up to a show

    If you clicked on this, then you might be interested in preparing your birds for a show! here are some steps to take to come better prepared to show! A few months before the show: Check out the show online on facebook or their website to learn as much as you can about the specific show you...
  3. Chickeeaholic

    Merry Christmas Chickens

    Merry Christmas Chickens! You made it through the worst storm in years and you deserve to celebrate! They got suet cake made after this thread: suet, sunflower seeds, raisins corn and seed. I think they are having a very merry Christmas...
  4. K

    How many treats a day?

    Today I have my chickens a whole cucumber and then it started getting hotter so I gave them 1/4 of a watermelon. I felt bad for them since it’s 90+ degrees outside at the moment. Is this two many treats for one day?
  5. MolliMonster99

    Can ducks eat squirty cream?

    I've seen a lot of tiktoks of people taking their pets to Starbucks for a "pup cup" (it's just a small cup of squirty cream) and I was wondering if that was safe for ducks and chickens? It looks like a fun treat for the flock, but obviously I don't want to make them sick!
  6. V

    hangning treats

    Since treats for chicken shouldn't exceed one tablespoon per chicken a day, is there a way to ensure they don't eat too much of the treats i hang up for them? If there isn't, how much should I be hanging up? I don't want them getting sick. Thankful for anwsers :)
  7. JenBmomof3

    Feeding baby chicks info

    I have almost 2 weeks old chicks in a brooder. Feeding non medicated food. When can we give treats? when do I need to introduce grit? I read that I could pull up grass and dirt and put it in the brooder.
  8. Fritzen

    Treat Suggestions? (Is millet good?)

    Hi! My chicks have been doing lovely, and I’m looking to start rewarding their good behavior when I have them out socializing with me! What are some snacks and treats I could give them? They seem to like millet a lot! I decided on a whim to try cracking some to offer them (I have it on-hand for...
  9. Keyword: In Moderation

    Keyword: In Moderation

    *DISCLAIMER: I am not advocating for giving chickens NO treats at all. I believe that, as with humans, treats must be consumed wisely and in moderation.* Back in December and January, I had a sick hen. My posts about it are here, the onset of her sickness, here, when she aspirated the...
  10. SiLkIe ChIcKeN LoVeR

    The best for your backyard flock 🐔

    Hello! In this article I'm going to list some of the best treats for your flock. Keep in mind, though, that all chickens are different. They are certain treats that are good for chickens that mine love and some they don't. If they don't like a treat below, don't worry about it, their all...
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