SeramaSilly Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I'm just wondering as I've realised that I haven't been giving them greens in a while - am I a bad chicken mother or is everything they need in their feed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm200 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I know that Pekins can look a bit pale and anemic if they don’t have access to grass to forage. We were told to giving them a little grated carrot or finely chopped greens helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Mine ( bantams) get greens intermittently I.e. when I remember. But it’s mainly to amuse them. Layers pellets should have everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 23 hours ago, Patricia W said: Mine ( bantams) get greens intermittently I.e. when I remember. But it’s mainly to amuse them. Layers pellets should have everything. That's what I thought but I will try and remember to start giving them their brocoli again as they do love it! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Mine also get green stuff when I remember and if it is on offer. Otherwise they just get their pellets and at the moment, sunflower hearts for supper but that will stop when it warms up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Layers pellets are formulated to be a complete balanced diet so they will be fine without. That said, any dark green you give them will make your yolks a darker orange colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 On 1/21/2019 at 2:34 PM, Lewis said: Layers pellets are formulated to be a complete balanced diet so they will be fine without. That said, any dark green you give them will make your yolks a darker orange colour Ditto Be sure to keep the greens to small amounts and at the end of the day. Stringing them up slightly out of reach gives them some fun jumping up to get to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...