We all love to spoil our beloved flock with treats every once in a while. Giving treats to your chickens helps give their diet some variation. It likewise helps to keep them happy and laying eggs. But have you thought about giving your chickens unconventional treats? These chicken treats from our members are interesting and surprising ideas that can inspire you on what treats to give your own flock.
Split pea, corn, oyster shell... while these might appear unappealing to your palate, but they are a chicken's Happy Meal (except that it's more nutrient-dense than the actual thing). Check out the ratio and recipe here.
Not only is this treat very much delightful as far as chickens are concerned, but they're also chock-full of nutrients, especially if you add in some bits of fruits and vegetables. Check out this treat here.
During Halloween, why should the kids be the only ones who get their treat? Make this special pumpkin pie for your chickens this Halloween--just don't make it a part of their regular diet! Check it out here.
Chickens love oatmeal, so why not mix them up a batch or make a little extra for them? It's healthy, nutritious, and they love it! Works like a treat that's actually good for them. Check it out here.
Sludge is a nutritious and delicious snack for chickens. It may look downright gross (looks much like poo), hens are crazy about it. It's super easy to make, too! Just throw in all the ingredients in a blender and whizz away. Yes, like Starbucks. Check it out here.
Being omnivores, chickens will happily gobble down most anything you provide them with. This can be very convenient for us when it comes to discarding our table scraps and other leftover food. However, there are certain guidelines to follow. Check it out here.
Wait. I'm sorry, what? Yes, you have heard that right. A certain breed of roaches is actually a good treat for your chickens. Before you cringe at the thought of a poor little cockroach desperately trying to escape your chicken's beak, Dubia roaches are very nutritious. They are an excellent source of protein - they are actually 36% protein, which is advisable if you're trying to get the protein intake of your flock up. And, these roaches don't stink. Win-win, right? Check it out here.
You might be thinking, "Oh great! Another gross item on the menu." True, but your perspective will change once you realize how inexpensive and easy they are to maintain for your flock's grub. Check them out here.
Next: Check out our great article: Chicken Treat Chart—the Best Treats for Backyard Chickens
If you liked this list, check our some of the other great lists we have here: BYC Top Lists!
1. Grain and Oyster Shell Medley
Split pea, corn, oyster shell... while these might appear unappealing to your palate, but they are a chicken's Happy Meal (except that it's more nutrient-dense than the actual thing). Check out the ratio and recipe here.
2. Cream of Wheat
Not only is this treat very much delightful as far as chickens are concerned, but they're also chock-full of nutrients, especially if you add in some bits of fruits and vegetables. Check out this treat here.
3. Special Halloween Treat: Pumpkin Pie
During Halloween, why should the kids be the only ones who get their treat? Make this special pumpkin pie for your chickens this Halloween--just don't make it a part of their regular diet! Check it out here.
4. Oatmeal Treat
Chickens love oatmeal, so why not mix them up a batch or make a little extra for them? It's healthy, nutritious, and they love it! Works like a treat that's actually good for them. Check it out here.
5. Sludge: A Chicken's Form of Starbucks
Sludge is a nutritious and delicious snack for chickens. It may look downright gross (looks much like poo), hens are crazy about it. It's super easy to make, too! Just throw in all the ingredients in a blender and whizz away. Yes, like Starbucks. Check it out here.
6. Table Scraps and Leftovers
Being omnivores, chickens will happily gobble down most anything you provide them with. This can be very convenient for us when it comes to discarding our table scraps and other leftover food. However, there are certain guidelines to follow. Check it out here.
7. Dubia Roaches
Wait. I'm sorry, what? Yes, you have heard that right. A certain breed of roaches is actually a good treat for your chickens. Before you cringe at the thought of a poor little cockroach desperately trying to escape your chicken's beak, Dubia roaches are very nutritious. They are an excellent source of protein - they are actually 36% protein, which is advisable if you're trying to get the protein intake of your flock up. And, these roaches don't stink. Win-win, right? Check it out here.
8. Mealworms
You might be thinking, "Oh great! Another gross item on the menu." True, but your perspective will change once you realize how inexpensive and easy they are to maintain for your flock's grub. Check them out here.
Next: Check out our great article: Chicken Treat Chart—the Best Treats for Backyard Chickens
If you liked this list, check our some of the other great lists we have here: BYC Top Lists!
