HENthusiastic Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hiya. Well, after reading the suggestion on omlet, I have hung up a whole cabbage for my girls to eat/play with. I had it out in the garden while they were free ranging this morning. Three of them were kind of half interested and had a bit of nibbling, but Buttercup just LOVED it . She was totally gorging on it. I watched as huge pieces of cabbage were ripped off and shoved down her throat as if she hadn't eaten for weeks! I was so concerned to see her gorging like this that when I shut them in their coop for the day, I left the cabbage in the garden. My plan had been to let them have it to play with in the coop. But I was worried she would either a. eat the entire cabbage or b. choke herself trying Should I only give it to them for short periods of time? Can a chicken overdose on cabbage? ps its a loose leaf variety! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Not too sure if they can overdose but my three Orps polish of a little savoy cabbage in an afternoon. And don`t I know about it for the next few days..............poo picking is not possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 It'll give her the runs HEN! Like us, hens prefer different foods, some like cabbage, others won't touch it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Mine love cabbage and will scoff one in a couple of hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Ooooooooohh Buttercup's going to have the trots tomorrow. Bless her though, just think of all the iron and the anti-oxidants, her skin and feathers will be glowing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Ooooooooohh Buttercup's going to have the trots tomorrow. Bless her though, just think of all the iron and the anti-oxidants, her skin and feathers will be glowing . Spa treatment for chickens springs to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Ooooooooohh Buttercup's going to have the trots tomorrow. lol! everything's got me giggling tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I thought it was a good thing to hang cabbages in the run to keep them occupied. What can you use that doesn't give them the trots. Don't say lettuce its soporific - Peter Rabbit told me so and its gone in under a minute Considered hiding food but that could attract rats. Hmm might try some raw cabbage myself as a tonic and natural purge. or wait and see how refreshed your chook looks tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 It'll give her the runs HEN! She's just come off her exclusion 'no treats' diet by strict recomendation from Claret, due to a case of runny bum! OH told me to open their house early this morning, because the other girls would be getting gassed from Buttercups windy bottom! She was a bit runnier than recently (since the healthy diet ) but not too had. I didnt let her have the whole cabbage you know Plum: the cabbage will only work if you tie it up outside and jump for it! Thats what helps you see, its the combination of excersise, green veg and fresh air. (Photos please). ps Ive just looked up soporific and shall be using it as often as possible from now on. Mostin: Buttercup says to tell you that she looks SO beautiful the whole time that it is hard to tell the difference after her cabbage session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Mostin: Buttercup says to tell you that she looks SO beautiful the whole time that it is hard to tell the difference after her cabbage session. Ahhhhhhh, a true lady then. I thought as much when I met her breaking into your kitchen to get in the fridge and under the table for treats and cuddles . She should give my girls some beauty tips, they seem to have food and mud plastered all over their faces at all times at the moment . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Mine too, Dizzy looks like she has been bog snorkelling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Mine love cabbage. I often chuck one in the run for a bit of entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Me too, and don't even mention the value you get from chucking them a few tomatoes ... it's like Australian Rules Football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Mine love cabbage. I often chuck one in the run for a bit of entertainment. Egluntine you are easily entertained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I am...but I meant for the hen's entertainment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipCaldwell Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 mine love boiled potato and grapes the most, they pick the grapes up and run off and hide to eat them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Ahhhhhhh, a true lady then. I thought as much when I met her breaking into your kitchen to get in the fridge and under the table for treats and cuddles . ay? what? Not my chickens! Dont know what you mean Must have been somebody else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
