beach chick Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 my girls finished up last nights' shepherds pie this morning: lamb mince, onions, courgettes, grated carrot, stock, herbs, black pepper, topped with buttery potato and parsnip mash - they loved it!! was slightly dubious about giving them the meat - this was the first time I've done it - but I'm sure I've read that the extra protein is ok. we also give them leftover cold pasta, rice, veg, fruit, roasties, etc. what other leftovers do you all give? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Mine gobble anything like that in a trice, and as you say, it is a good protein boost. Strictly speaking, according to DEFRA regs, they shouldn't eat meat, or anything that has been prepared in the kitchen, but in practice, those of us with a few back garden hens probably all do it.....it seems a pity to bin it if it isn't going to be eaten by the humans in the household.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 the meat thing I can kind of understand (tho it doesnt make sense when you think they eat bugs, slugs, even frogs and mice) but ANYTHING prepared in a kitchen? lawd help me, that's ridiculous! I shall continue, even if the jackboots from DEFRA descend on me all guns blazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 mine adore potato in any form (cooked of course) I sometimes do them a jacket potato in the micro pasta, rice, noodles and spagetti are a huge hit sssh dont tell OH he has already commented that I wouldnt get out of bed to make him porridge in the morning . As I pointed out when he lays me an egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Just watch the salt content in anything you give them as this can cause problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 mine adore potato in any form (cooked of course)I sometimes do them a jacket potato in the micro pasta, rice, noodles and spagetti are a huge hit sssh dont tell OH he has already commented that I wouldnt get out of bed to make him porridge in the morning . As I pointed out when he lays me an egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 As I pointed out when he lays me an egg Loving that response - will try that one myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 oh yes, I like that answer too!! I can just hear the conversation: him: I'd like a bacon sarnie in bed this morning me: great idea! him: go on then me: lay me an egg and I'll do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Having seen my lovely Daisy-hen scoff mice caught by my cat I'm sure a few leftovers won't hurt (though in my house the cats expect first refusal ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Having seen my lovely Daisy-hen scoff mice caught by my cat our girls have been known to attack frogs, mice and baby rats they won't touch the larger slugs though we give them leftover rice (OH cooks extra for them) roasties, pasta, corn on the cob etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I don't give mine too many leftovers as I want them to fill up on mash but they do have leftover rice, jacket potato skins, yorkshire puddings etc. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyReckless Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Mine do love the crusts the kids leave from their butties or toast. Peanut butter has been a big hit. They also get all our apple cores and have a good fight over them. We don't give them meat products, though. I take that one more seriously. Have you seen chooks gobbling woodlice? Ours go like machine guns, gobbling them up. Popcorn for hens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlegem Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Have you seen chooks gobbling woodlice? Ours go like machine guns, gobbling them up. Popcorn for hens! Popcorn for hens.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
