debbie26pet Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) i couldnt stay away to long, was missing talking to others about chickens, hubby has bought some treats for my chickens but hes bought black sunflower seeds are these ok? only want to use them once a week at most and that to hide in there auiboise make them scrat around debbie Edited July 14, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I thought I had read they were too high in oil for them - I might be wrong. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 You are right TAJ....they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 The wild birds will love them though, Debbie so if you've got any bird feeders, put them in there for the greenfinches, goldfinches, chaffinches and blue tits. They will be so grateful for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) great thanks what other treats can i use that will keep them occupied in run we are going away soon, and they will get to free range but not as long as they get when im home. Edited July 14, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) Have you thought about a **Peckablock** Edited July 14, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 What about cabbages/kale/whole heads of broccoli/cauliflower tied up in the run. Mine absolutely love them and will peck at them throughout the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph101 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Mine like lettuce, coriander, sweetcorn, spinach, rocket watercress, museli, grapes, raisins tomatoes, cucumber, broccoli, cabbage leaves... not much they don't like! They will have pasta, bread, potatoes and stuff too but I try to restrict these as I think they can be a bit too filling, especially earlier on in the day, as it they won't have any appetite then for pellets. Try not to over do it with the fruit and veg though - results in runny poos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Re the sunflower seeds, I give mine those sunflower hearts sometimes - are they OK for them to have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 They are OK for an occasional treat. I give them a few in winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I tried growing Pak choi this year they were looking good but suddenly the whole lot went to seed. Tested some of them out on the girls - result shredded to pieces and only a stalk with flowers left on the top! I am having to ration them now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Can they have apples? Or are the pips dangerous for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Mine love the apple cores that the children leave - there is never anything left over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 mine love apples to hadnt thought about the pips? can they have them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 If you are able to dig them up a turf of grass, they will love that to scratch about in, They'll eat the grass and any worms and insects that are in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Have you thought about a **Peckablock** These are great - they last for ages & really keep them busy. I have just stocked up on a few for when we are on holiday & also for when we get back & I collect my new hens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Potter Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Is it Ok to give them cheese? It is my girls' favorite thing (well, up there with grapes and porrige). Lucy is now getting PICKY and will turn her beak up at maize flakes and apple!! If she doesn't like what is in my hand she will look at it, look at me and then wipe her beak carefully on my hand as if to say no. it really amuses me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Debbie, A really solid cabbage will last them a while - try to get one of those that is full of tightly packed layers (think they're just sold as white cabbage). I tend to half one and my 3 hens are busy at it for most of the day, a whole one would take them a while to get into so would keep them busier longer. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Have you thought about a **Peckablock** Thanks for the link, Ever-Helpful Egluntine, but can you please tell us what it's made of? Looks a bit like Aubiose and styrofoam combined. Could be floor sweepings or anything! The shop really doesn't say. Do you know if it would take the place of layers pellets to some extent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 It won't take the place of their regular feed,but they peck away at it as a supplement. Its very,very hard & it takes them ages to get thorough - it looks like very compacted grains & layers mash,on a stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
