Firstly - I free range my hens. I know predators are part and parcel of that choice. That being said, I've got a couple of large hawks hanging around, maybe a breeding pair, beautiful birds. Except when they take out one of my girls. They love to sit on a utility pole in the pasture and...
I've seen many postings about feeding sardines and tuna, especially during molt.
I know both can be very salty, if canned - do you rinse well and repeat? (hair humor)
I made wet mash for my girls for the first time. Got it to the consistency I wanted and stuck it in fridge for an hour or so - VERY hot here! They really liked it and I watched them until they had their fill then picked up bowl and put back in fridge. Is it OK to keep the leftovers in fridge...
Have just witnessed my EE (almost 9 wks old) fly to top of garden fence (4 ft).
We let them free range in fully chain link fenced garden/orchard area approx 1/10 acre, it is heavily treed on 2 sides, human abode and quiet street on the other sides. Don't want to clip wings, wouldn't do much...