Newchick76 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Hi folks, Just had a pretty gross moment... My chooks were fighting over what I thought was a slug or something... Turns out it looks like a cat had left a bird's carcass close to their run so they were able to get hold of it...and they were very keen to eat it! I removed what I could (it was a grim job) but feel anxious they may come to harm and also whether their eggs are safe as I have no idea how long the thing had been there rotting....sorry for the gross story... Know it's a weird one, but would appreciate any advice. Feel quite surprised how desperate they were for a taste of flesh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 they are omnivores so its all quite normal....mine will eat mice, shrews,voles, slowworms.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakjon-98 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 It's normal - chickens are like dinosaurs! They eat mice, frogs, baby birds and small reptiles too and it's their natural way of getting protein for eggs. I wouldn't think they would come to any harm so don't worry about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheekyPekins Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Mine were fighting over a dead bird that my cat had left in the garden - I had to get OH to intervene ( ) The girls didn't come to any harm and have since eaten slugs and worms.... No more birds though, luckily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartrus Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Mine have developed a taste for cat food! every opportunity they leg it into the house and straight for the bowl!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Gross... but perfectly normal! Mine love a bit of meat including small birds and mice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newchick76 Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Thankyou all. It's put our minds at rest... Even if we are a bit grossed out by the whole chapter! Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
