mullethunter Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 My girls are moulting so I thought I'd give hem a treat of some tuna because I bought some for myself. It wasn't until after I'd given them the second half of the tin this evening (they had the first half two days ago) that I realised it was in brine. It's the kind that doesn't need draining. I feel terrible and now I'm really worried I could've od'd them on salt. The Pekins hardly ate any (having eaten loads last time - so maybe they were avoiding it because of the salt) so I guess the Wyandottes ate quarter of a tin each tonight and slightly less 2 days ago. Is there anything I should do other then make sure they have plenty of water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I doubt it'll do them any harm, obviously it's not ideal but the amount of salt in a tin of tuna won't do them any harm as a one-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 You're probably right Olly - that's what OH said. I hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I wouldn't worry too much! I usually use tune in brine and rinse it under the tap but not too strict about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Mullethunter Eat a full tin today, if you are alive tomorrow, your hens will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thanks Mars They are fine but not sure if your logic is sound - I'm a bit more than 4 times bigger than the chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Not ideal, but give them plenty of water and keep an eye on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 ...and thanks Lewis - that's reassuring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
