Are crockpot turkey bones bad for chickens?

BantyChooks · Nov 27, 2015

I just got done pulling out the turkey bones and such from my crockpot and was wondering if it was OK to give the chickens. I was afraid that since the bones were so much less dense after stewing the chickens would break off pieces of the bones and eat them and get lodged in their crop or something. Thanks.

N F C · Nov 28, 2015

Bubbles12345 said:
Hello everyone, I just got done pulling out the turkey bones and such from my crockpot and was wondering if it was OK to give the chickens. I was afraid that since the bones were so much less dense after stewing the chickens would break off peices of the bones and eat them and get lodged in their belly or something. Thanks!

Hi, I asked almost the same question here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1053792/t-day-turkey-carcass

The general consensus is that it's ok. I'm going to make broth from my turkey today and then give the larger bones to the girls. I let them have the neck after dinner Thursday (sort of a test). They loved it and had no problems from having it.

BantyChooks · Nov 28, 2015

Oops, I'll give them to the chickens then. Stupid me for missing that!

N F C · Nov 28, 2015

Bubbles12345 said:
*Smack* whoops, I'll give them to the chickens then, stupid me for missing that!

Don't smack yourself, it happens to everyone (at least, it's happened to me before)!

tav1 · Nov 29, 2015

Just gave the ladies a carcass yesterday I'll see what it looks like today sometime. Sure it's picked over

RonP · Nov 30, 2015

Mine also just received their Thanksgiving treat.

What the flock does not digest, the deep litter will...

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