chicken bark Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 When I empty the frozen washing bowl and trug in the morning that I'm using as drinkers my chickens rush over and feast on any mouth sized bits of ice they can find. They seem to prefer the frozen stuff to the fresh water and regard it as a treat. Is it just my hens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Mine sometimes crunch the ice too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 mine come over and have a look and run away like they are scared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouldercroft Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Korma loves eating snow....when I open the run she comes running out to get some fresh snow - crazy lady! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alet_chicken Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 All mine love eating snow too - even the ones that refuse to touch it with any other part of their bodies (like their feet...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Mine too. When I sometimes break the ice in their drinker and bits of ice fall on the ground, the hens rush over and pick up the bits and eat them as if they are some tasty treat . The guinea fowl just look confused and are not sure if they are missing out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Mine are the same with ice and snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G8rSteph Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 It's so hot in the summer here, that I often add ice to their glug. They love to eat the ice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
