Cranfield Kate Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 does anyone know if they're okay to give to chickens? I was given a big bag of them but i'm not sure and when i googled it i just came up with a lot of recipes for chicken and pesto... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Bloomin' eck! I know my hubby sometimes accuses me of spoiling my chooks, but he'd think I'd gone barking mad if I started feeding them pine nuts. They are very expensive! I have a recipe for an italian pine nut tart, and they are totally scrummy toasted and used as a salad topping. I toast them with sunflower and pumpkin seeds for a cous-cous topping. btw, sorry, I haven't a clue if they are ok to give to chooks. I'd have thought so, but it still seems a waste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Kate Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 I know, but I don't like them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I do now and again (and blooming heck they've gone up even more in price), but like other nuts and things it's only in moderation. I think it's something to do with the fat content in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 yes they are fine, in moderation of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Kate Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 okey doke - thanks all. i thought the fat content might be an issue but given the cold weather i figured a little might not be a bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
