cheekyjen Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 My chickens have been given meal worms as their treat but lately dont appear to be so keen. I would appreciate any ideas of alternative treats for them which, of course, are safe?! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISCA Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Mixed corn is my usual treat for them in the early evening, although not if it is really warm as it can increase their body heat apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Ours enjoy broccoli stems & runner beans (cooked) occasionally tuna mainly when moulting MsTilysthinksherchookswouldeatanythinggiventothem. HopeitsawarmpeacefulcosySundayforall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honorandkit Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 The only treat apart from mealworms mine have liked so far is porridge oats - dry, simply sprinkled on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Our girls get a variety so they don't get to bored with 1 type. And they don't get treats every day on week days. Monday = Corn or Cucumber Wednesday = Cucumber or Corn Friday = Mealworms Saturday = Anything Sunday = Anything So it gives them variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Mine go mad for mixed corn. I just put it in a feeder in the evening when I want them back in the run and they go in like a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Ms Tilytinkle , Where have you been, just noticed your post, have missed your snipets of information. Back to treats..Sorry, left over spaghetti or mash are favorites, but mine eat anything now they are older but as new hens were very fussy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Helloooo Magaret Hope you're healthy & happy, ah well Ive been to life's little hell holes & back tee hee its just been a most hectic same as many others lives are, but all, I hope, will soon pan out & some normality resumes meanwhile at least I have laptop again, am living back at home with family after 5 months travelling & working abroad, family & chickens are doing ok & the chooks still amuse me greatly daily. MsTilyisstillamazedpeoplreadthismumbledlittleoutlet. Blessyourinsanitytoo Haveamostspecialnight,peaceful&warm Ooooh&remember,hopeyoumakeawishupontheonceinalifetimecomet whichishurtlingthroughNorthernly/NorthWestpartofourskiestonight. Hopethecometisanomenoffortuneschangingforthebetterforeveryone muchtooursurprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ness3103 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 mine love tomatoes tuna mixed corn leftover rice apples spinach their favourite at the moment is a savoy cabbage with sweetcorn in between the leaves then hung up in the run, it's hilarious to watch and keeps them busy for ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
