debbie26pet Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 (edited) how do i give it them the kids have left some cereal this morning but its still got milk in, do i drain it or just give it to them Edited March 9, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I just give it to them - they love leftover cereal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Ditto....especially Weetabix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 warm porridge with apricot cut up. For on a cold day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Mine get coco pops or cheerios! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 can i just ask, i have brought scots porridge oats can you explain, i just make it with water then and nothing else???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 can i just ask, i have brought scots porridge oats can you explain, i just make it with water then and nothing else???? I do my porridge for the chooks with warm water only and not milk. I add a scattering of raisins to mine, but you could add poultry spice (if you dont add to pellets) or seeds depending on your hens preference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Mirkwood you can make it with water and add in anything else you fancy - sweetcorn, grapes, poultry spice etc. My chooks like their porridge sloppy and get their beaks totally covered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 My chooks like their porridge sloppy yes the other day I made mine too stodgey and they were not amused! Mine like to peck it off each others beaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Mine like to peck it off each others beaks i love it when they do that :D........just shows that chooks need chookie friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Mine like to peck it off each others beaks i love it when they do that :D........just shows that chooks need chookie friends Yes, its almost human like to watch isnt it! Like when your eating yourself and someone points out you have a piece of cake stuck to your cheek Or you have lipstick on your teeth! Or is it just greed on their part.....probably!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 i gave the cereal they loved it but not sure on the milk, as today had bit of runny poos , not sure though if a mix of pellets on floor got wet. ive tried weetabix mixed with warm water no chance turned the beek up at it porridge mixed with oats and warm water, even tried another time with raisins no way again turned beek up at it at both times. yog with oats no way left that any other ideas recipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 cant believe yours dont like porridge! Mine come running at me as soon as i come out the back door with the porridge trays Maybe it was the milk....didnt agree with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 imthinkin same i wont be rushing to give it again do u think i got right oats for them? i got scottish porridge oats, can i give them ready brek or oat so simple? mixed with water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Sometimes you need to introduce just one new thing at a time. Don't forget, they wouldn't have had anything other that pellets/mash before you got them. And once they start laying their appetites really pick up. Yours may not all be very hungry yet. It took mine a while to get used to different things, but now they attack everything as if there's going to be a famine tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 (edited) imthinkin same i wont be rushing to give it again do u think i got right oats for them? i got scottish porridge oats,can i give them ready brek or oat so simple? mixed with water I would check the ingredients (like oat so simple) just incase they contain additives like salt ( they probably dont), I give mine just basic scottish porridge oats. Edited March 8, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Debbie, Mine were really fussy and didn't like many things until they were all laying and now they eat anything and everything! I don't make 'human' food for my chickens but do give them leftovers from my fussy kids. I also do a bit extra if I'm making mashed potato or rice to give to the hens! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 prob have done lol i def know they love pasta so funny watching them. do i giv ethem a day of treats tomorrow with just pelles with maybe dogey tum. or can i give them try them again with a bit porridge tomorrow aft? i think im spoiling them to much, mine love mash, pasta, grapes, corn,dried meal worms, melon they had a good try at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 May be stick to pellets tomorrow, then try again day after. Too many treats can be bad for them anyway - makes them fat and decreases their egg laying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I would lay off the treats tomorrow Debbie, I would leave it for a day and just give them pellets, let their tummies re-adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I boiled my potato peelings and veg peelings and then added porridge (oatmeal) and they love it - tonight I did the leaves and the end of the cauliflower and pasta left over for tomorrows feast and I warm it up in the microwave for them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 how often does everyone give treats, every day or every couple days etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 As its cold I am doing it every day! MAybe I should not be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 as nutmeg gave me a present this morning i made it as you said they loved it, added some raisins. they didnt have many pellets so maybe gave them too much so no treats till bedtime tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I agree....give them pellets for a couple of days. Too many new foods all at once will upset them. When they all start laying they will be less fussy....but again....too many treats stops them eating the good stuff and affects their egg laying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...