BarbaraJ Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 lol i didnt quite believe the love of raisins , so far i have tried cabbage and porridge with veg in neither they took notice of but today i tried sweetcorn and raisins don't they love those raisins fighting over them lol even though there were plenty in the bowl and the sweetcorn was getting discovered as i went back indoors due to rain They didnt seem so bothered by me today and were more interested in their bowl! they didnt eat the sweetcorn, just devoured all the raisins, how many raisins could i give to 3 chickens, its hard to guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 They go mad for them don't they! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharonX Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Mine love a plate of branflakes with sweetcorn and raisins! You would think I never fed them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 yep! Above all other treats my lot still go crackers for raisins I only have to shake the bag and its a stampede to the kitchen door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 I can't wait till they actually come to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Don't worry, it won't take long, especially if you're giving them yummy treats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 My Nutmeg is always in the front of the que when it comes to treats, yesterday i saw her push Bramble out of the way to get a grape. Is it possible to teach manners do you think? because Nutmeg keeps jumping up like some naughty puppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah B Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Mine are not fussed with raisins, they eat them but compared to raw corn on the cob and live mealworms the raisins fail in comparison lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 well i havent tried fresh corn or mealworms yet though they didnt like tinned corn this time. Bloke that owns a fishing shop said maggots would do fine too is that true, as don't know where i would get mealworms round here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah B Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 well i havent tried fresh corn or mealworms yet though they didnt like tinned corn this time.Bloke that owns a fishing shop said maggots would do fine too is that true, as don't know where i would get mealworms round here? Mine are not that fussed re tinned corn either now they have corn on the cob as a special treat, don't know about maggots? Do you have a Jollyes pet store near you or any pet store that does food for reptiles as they will have live mealworms - revolting by the way but then I'm not a chicken Sarah x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 We got a tub of dried mealworms from our local pet shop. Dunno whether I can brave the live ones just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharonX Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Mine love mealworm too. I thought I was brave buying dried which I got from Wilkinsons for £2 for 110ml but they ran out fast. I didn't realise how expensive they were so whilst I was doing a price comparison OH brought some live ones which I felt was not only disgusting but rather cruel knowing they were destined for death! I managed to get a bulk of them from ebay, 1000ml for £10 inc delivery which was very cheap compared to shops. They are now used sparingly rather than my son sprinkling them over the entire lawn. They do love them though. I was telling my dad of the little treats I give them & he thinks i'm totally bonkers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 i'll try ebay, no we only have a pets at home and they dont sell live food anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Raisins are a must at home too - and a plate of raisins and sweetcorn together seems to be chicken heaven, they cant decide what to eat first They dont do mealworms though - turn their beaks up and walk off. I bought a HUGE tub as well which ended up feeding the wild birds for several days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 i'll try ebay, no we only have a pets at home and they dont sell live food anymore. Barbara - you can get live mealworms from the pet shop in Hitchin on the churchyard parade of shops. Mine go crazy for them, they're gone in 60 seconds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 Thanks Jules i'll remember that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
