Can chickens have milk?

[Thomas127]

I was wondering if chickens like milk to drink or if they do is it good for them

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

Yes, they can have a little.

 

[NeeCee51]

I put milk on bread and they loved it. I don't give it to them a lot but during the winter warm milk on bread is a tasty treat...

 

[DownUnderchicks]

[I[/I]Hi I usually give my chickens some milk & breadcrumbs/oats at bedtime. I tried almond milk tonight as I ran out of normal and Someone once told me helps to have stronger eggs. They don't appear to have any digestive problems at all. I usually give them a mix of carrot,silver beet,corn for breakfast mixed with some ground eggshells( recycled from their free range eggs..., pumpkin seeds. He also have some laying polls as a snack during the day plus bird seed which they normally share with the doves and pigeons in my Melbourne suburban back yard. Is it unusual for them not to lay at change of season like 30 plus and when they are molting...
Not sure if doing right things but they seem happy enough to greet my at the gate when I come home from work.

Regards,
Down under Chicks.

 

[Stiggy]

My mother used to feed milk ( it was left over milk from getting pig food) she would mix it into their feed or pellets, mash bread etc. They loved it and sometimes she would add youghurt, they loved that as well. however they seemed to keep getting sinus infections ( in the Bantams mainly) and so I would make up their feed without the milk. it was also bad when they put their entire faces in it as it clung to their feathers and started to smell really bad. I doubt your chickens will drink it if you leave out a dish, they might try it but I doubt they will lap it up like a cat or dog. you could try mixing a little dilutely into their food and see. Personally I just give mine some cheese ( grated or soft) because I know they can eat it and not get it everywhere, It also smells better and doesn't clog up their sinuses

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

They can have a bit of it, but chickens don't have the enzymes to digest milk and can cause them digestive issues. You might want to use Almond Milk or some sort to lactose free milk for them.

Good luck with your flock and welcome to ours!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! X3, it is fine in moderation.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you decided to join our flock. You've received some good advice from the other members. I would severely limit the amount of milk you give them. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. What kind of chickens do you have?

 

[drumstick diva]