Can Chickens eat Sweet Corn

[Intheswamp]

Okay..that is interesting. I have seen the same thing as well.

I wonder if the corn heats up their metabolism...they,ll eat it in the winter, but not very much in the spring, and almost not at all in summer.

I think the corn/metabolism thing is a myth. I'm not sure why you see a difference between summer and winter corn consumption, though.

Ed

 

[BBQJOE]

It's true they can eat it but, it is hard to pry the kernels loose from their braces.

You just have to brush real hard, or use a water-pic.

 

[drumstick diva]

The dentist said hard brushing/hard bristles can cause enamel and gum damage. I'm no good with a water pick, uncoordinated to the point, where I get soaking wet and the chickens get a big laugh watching me. Do you know what it's like having chickens laugh at you?

 

[Dmontgomery]

I think the corn/metabolism thing is a myth.  I'm not sure why you see a difference between summer and winter corn consumption, though.

Ed

Maybe that's why they didnt eat the corn I tried to feed them. We only have 1 month of winter down here. Maybe I'll try again in Feb!

 

[Chickensfan]

p.s to anyone who reads this--can you please read my article "My Hen Has A White Tongue!"? because I need help with that!

 

[drumstick diva]

Does it bother her to eat? Sounds like a yeast infection

 

[Chickensfan]

Does it bother her to eat? Sounds like a yeast infection

read the whole thread. then you will get the whole story.

 

[Choco Maran]

I have read that it is not a good idea to feed scratch or cracked corn to chickens in the summer as corn is a source of heat and will heat up the chicken to much and cause them to reduce laying. I feed a five grain mix found at TSC and that works better then corn.

 

[Chickensfan]

Does it bother her to eat? Sounds like a yeast infection

you talking to me? if you are, please read the whole thread. then you will get all the details

 

[drumstick diva]

it does heat them up and keep weight up, which is why a lot of folks augment their winter feed with it.