Eggy Bread Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi guys, I've been looking at some of the posts people have made about feeding their hens meat, tuna, cat food etc and just wondered if there was a high protein meat free alternative? I know they eat bugs, worms (or anything that strays in to their path! ), I just don't like the idea of giving them meat. What about sunflower seeds or similar? Thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 You can give them scrambled egg, I usually give mine Chick Crumbs made into a hot porridge if its chilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Sunflower seed are very fatty and cause them to have liver damage if you overdo it. Also, too many can interfere with calcium metabolism. A handful now and then as a treat is fine though. Some people give unmedicated chick crumbs, which are marginally higher in protein than pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I use chick crumbs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I thought you mean't feeding chhoks to your cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HasSumAmi Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Sunflower seed are very fatty and cause them to have liver damage if you overdo it. Also, too many can interfere with calcium metabolism. A handful now and then as a treat is fine though. What you learn on this forum!!! I've been given a spoonful each day for the past week, but I suppose that's too much? What about sesame seeds? Linseed? Pumpkin seeds? I have been mixing these together for an afternoon treat for the past week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Pumpkin seeds are fine...mine love them. Not sure about Linseeds TBH. I suppose it depends on the fat content. I would save them to treat my menopausal symptoms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...