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Today's treat were mouse pinkies!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/699980/announcing-the-new-byc-reputation-system-ovations

This is what Purina said about treats:

More on fruits. It's for caged birds, but still has lots of good info: Q: How much fruit is OK for my bird? I’ve heard that fruit is high in sugar and can be dangerous to my pet’s health. How do I know how much is too much? A: There are many misconceptions about the role of fruit in the diet...

In moderation, yes. https://www.petcha.com/citrus-fruits-acids-your-bird/

My bad, orange would be cantaloupe, not honey dew. :hide

Yes, green one is cabbage, but what's the orange one?

I thought it was a peeled honey dew melon, but I might be wrong.

Welcome to BYC!

Here is the link that the hanging cabbage picture came from: http://kienyeji.org/2015/09/19/how-to-hang-cabbages-for-your-kienyeji-chickens/

Do any of you do this: Source: http://kienyeji.org/2015/09/19/how-to-hang-cabbages-for-your-kienyeji-chickens/ Source: http://westphoria.sunset.com/2008/02/19/sad-as-a-cabbag/

What wealthy people feed their poultry

Wonderful idea, and your timing is perfect. Just last night I was going to throw away a muffin tin, but not that I've seen your post, I think I'll keep it!

And they avoid the leaves of my avocado bush.

Welcome to BYC! Yes, they do seem to avoid the tomato leaves and stems.

At what age can you start offering chicks treats and how do you go about it? My brooder raised chicks don't get too many treats, but once they are about a week old treats might include mealworms, store bought crickets, alfalfa leaf, and wheat grass. Chicks raised by hens get whatever the rest...