Mine get some of my leftover oatmeal from breakfast in their morning treat - apple peels, dampened laying mash, kitchen scraps. I think what warms them up is sitting their cold, wet, poopy feet in my lap while eating it.
How does oatmeal help chickens stay warm?
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We give our Silkie Chickens Cooked Oatmeal in the evening. Never heard of the caynne pepper. Thanks....will add some tonight. It will be a Christmas Eve Treat. Happy Holidays to All. Aria
- Oct 25, 2010
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Seriously what is with the red pepper flakes?
wood n feathers, you just made my day. I thought I was the only one with that!... my flock jump on me (my shoulders,my lap, my legs) when i come around with a fresh plate of cooked veggies, oatmeal, spaghetti, or soup for them right about now. 22 inches of snow, 12 degrees, and lots of luvin! TOnight I microwaved them a steam fresh packet of mixed veggies! i found them for 4/1.oo at the grocery store! i took them out a warm plate and they really loved it. Even if it only makes us feel better to give them a warm meal, its still good for them. warm or cold.
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I make oatmeal everyday for my 6 girls. I add apples, rasins and some scratch grains. They love it. I also make sure that it is nice and hot when I serve it. When I went to cornell for Animal Husbandry and Science I took a feed class. We were taught that The grains/Oats give them extra carbs, and it adds heat to their body.
I just give it to them because it's warm. 'Course, I also give them bread soaked in warm water if it's cold...
I give my 10 hens warm water oatmeal with bananas 3-4 times a
week,during sub 32° weather. Sometimes with a tablespoon of
honey. So far, I get 8-10 eggs every day. I've noticed a slight
weight gain, but that's due in part to inactivity outdoors. I've read
the pros and cons, and I'm satisfied with my feeding regimen.
You’ve resurrected a 13 year old thread. For the future, you can click on a persons user name to see when they were last active. Sometimes it’s better to start a new thread bc none of the posters from 13 years ago are active. Glad your chickens are doing well. Welcome to BYC.
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