Heidi-Hi Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Just received my order of Natures Grub Chicken Seed & Insect mix. The insects looks fab (from a chickens point of view ), but I was wondering about the seeds in there. There are proper big shell-on sunflower seeds. Can the chickens eat that? I can't quite imagine how they would cope with those? It is just for the odd treat and not in huge quantities. Any thoughts appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 They can eat sunflower seeds, but as they are very fatty they are best only given as treats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 They can cope with teh shell on the sunflower seeds but you will probably find that some wont eat them and others will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 One of my girls ate a whole mouse once so I reckon a shell on sunflower seed would slip down okay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi-Hi Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 i'm still tempted to sit and pick out most of the sunflower seeds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I think they can eat pumpkin seeds (a natural wormer?) and pumpkin seeds are bigger than sunflower ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I think they can eat pumpkin seeds (a natural wormer?) and pumpkin seeds are bigger than sunflower ones. oooo are they??? I never knew they were a natural wormer................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie7 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Mine eat sunflower seeds with no problem and they love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 My sunflower plant flopped over without me really noticing - the seeds never stood a chance against 3 chooks... Had kept the sunflower for the seeds for the wild birds - but they have missed out big style! The chooks also love squash seeds and melon seeds - not everyday! - but they are all eaten with relish when treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi-Hi Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 Oh OK, I will leave them in I just had visions of blocked crops. Anyway, I gave them a handful this afternoon, and they loved it! I bought a big tub and I think it will last me ages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 The chooks also love squash seeds and melon seeds - not everyday! - but they are all eaten with relish when treated. Well that's good news, less stuff for the compost bin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 One of my girls ate a whole mouse once so I reckon a shell on sunflower seed would slip down okay! Ours too and another ate a frog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
