red+queeny Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 hi can i feed my chooks fatballs as my birds arent eating them since my new chickens arrived! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I don't think the fat in them is good for chickens so I'd say no. I have given the honey pet bird ones though and they liked those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I wouldn't recommend it. Too much fat isn't good for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 . I have given the honey pet bird ones though and they liked those I have too, mine get them as an occasional treat (maybe once a fortnight) and I hang it up in their run. I would avoid fat balls to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosey Supposey Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Mine love them, but only when the Starlings have eaten them right down to the core -when there's only an inch or so left. I used to leave whole fat balls out as very occasional treats but the hens found them too solid to peck into and gave up on them. That last inch is all roughed up and crumbly, so they thoroughly enjoy rolling it around for an hour or so. Once they're bored with it I take it away until the next one is ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red+queeny Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 thanks every one some great advice, new to chicken keeping so be prepared for a few questions thanks alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
