Cinnamon Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Anyone know if these are OK for the hens to have? I have just thinned my Swede & have a huge handful od lovely big green leaves,but wanted to check first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Googled my own answer off to give them a go...... 'The hens will eat a wide range of other food for example they love the leaves of all greens such as swede tops, cabbage (exactly the same things as pigeons) and they love comfrey leaves and frequently peck at long grass and grazing rye. They like all kinds of insects, snails and shellfish. The Elm Road hens go mad for sunflower seeds and fresh maize if they can get it. Their favourite food is earthworms.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Worth knowing, Sarah, I wouldn't have known! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Googled my own answer off to give them a go...... swede tops, cabbage (exactly the same things as pigeons) and they love comfrey leaves and frequently peck at long grass and grazing rye. They like all kinds of insects, snails and shellfish. The Elm Road hens go mad for sunflower seeds and fresh maize if they can get it. Their favourite food is earthworms.'[/color] I know Farmers feed swedes turnips to their sheep, I gave my chickens some comfrey last week and they thoroughly enjoyed it(I think it has anti inflammatory or some healing property)?? indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 It lasted all of 5 minutes,so a popular choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 It is an anti inflam, but overdose shown to cause Liver damage so best not let them stuff comfrey too much. going to grow some for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
