Is it ok to give chickens treats before bed?

[katie_3487]

I give my chickens a black fly larvae mix with some oats and things, I didn’t have a chance to give them treats earlier today so I gave them it now and it’s about 15-20 minutes before they go to bed. Is it bad that I gave them treats RIGHT before bed, or is that ok?

 

[Isadora]

Amount of treats matters, not when they're given.

 

[K0k0shka]

Yes, this

 

[FC16]

I sometimes feed them just before they go in and I’m sure they appreciate it, full stomach before sleeping

 

[WingsysRoost]

In the winter, my flock gets their soaked feed closer to roosting time just because of the day length. I think they appreciate that because it's like an extra treat for them right before they go up. I feel like it does make at least a small difference. Sometimes if it is extremely cold, I will toss them a small treat to give them some extra energy overnight (some mashed hardboiled egg, a handful or two of black oil sunflower seeds, etc). I do this slightly more often (but still in moderation) for the first few really cold days of the year, and then after that mostly when it's very cold or snowy out (in the middle of winter).

 

[My Three Chicks]

Yes giving treats at the end of the day instead of earlier ensures they aren't filling up on treats and not eating their regular feed. So that's a good time!