scubababe Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Sorry it's me again!! I've read loads but haven't seen anything about giving ladies milk or cheese....just wondering as my son is a whatsit about wanting things and then either not eating it or only half eating it The girlies have already bagsed half eaten bananas/grapes/raisins/cereal/toast Just wondering if I could give them bread soaked in milk or maybe a nibbble of cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesAyres Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I think chickens are lactose intolerant , so as far as i know milk product arent a great idea. Not 100% sure on this but i think i wouldnt give them any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Not sure why but I'd avoid milk, you can wet the bread in water Cheese is fine though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I wouldn't give them milk. Small amounts of cheese are OK I believe, although I never give it to mine because of the fat content. Yoghurt is fine because the lactase which appears because of the fermentation process helps the hen deal with the lactose. Organic live probiotic yoghurt is best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I personally would not be feeding animal products to my chooks. ... whether they could digest it or not .. Although I am sure the greedy things would love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I give my three hens one teaspoon of natural yoghurt between them on hot days, it cools them down and they love it Would definately recommend Yeo Valley plain prebiotic yoghurt its around 35p for a small pot and its lovely to put on cereal to eat for yourself xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I wouldn't feed it as a specific item of food or treats - for the reasons given above. However if you're looking at giving them the occasional left-overs - cereal that's absorbed milk, or pasta that's had a bit of grated cheese on or similar, it won't poison them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 Thanks all for clearing that up. Basically left over breakfast is ok and on pasta or small left over but don't give otherwise. A small quantity of bio yoghurt is a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
