Ladylil Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Have I got strange chickens or have other people got chickens who don't seen that fussed by mixed corn? I have 4 hybrids who are feed ad-lib layers pellets, are laying very well (3-4 per day), I give them a handful of corn in the morning with some live mealworms (this is an attempt to keep them quiet as not to upset any neighbours) and they sometimes have a handful in the late afternoon for something yo do. I gave them a handful at about 3.30 this eve and they haven't eaten it? Am I on my own?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 My ex batts can't stand it.I bought a 15 K bag and kept trying it they wouldn't touch it.I gave it to my friend for birds.Now defrosted sweet corn,they love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 One of mine didn't like mealworms but she does now. But they all like corn. Maybe try just giving them a little bit in the evening, we can all have too much of a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylil Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Good idea Grandmashazzie, will give it a go . I don't give them that much luvachicken as am conscious of them getting porky then not laying. Funny girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Mine won't eat the grain part - they have a little in the evening to fill them up for the night. I think they are fussy so and so's - bored with pellets (like the Garvo mixed in - will empty the lot to look for tastier morsels ) Bored with porridge in the mornings. Are quite happy to scoff the little teeny shoots of the chives though. I also think it's linked with the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylil Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Funny Valkyrie mine seem to eat the seeds but leave the corn part. Perhaps you're right re the weather, I do hope the sun comes out soon, desperately need to complete WIR renovations in order to combat the mud soup that is out there at the mo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Maybe we should pick the bits out and do a swap! Oh my wouldn't that be a headache!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylil Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Ha ha ha! Great idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
