Are marshmallows ok for treats?

[happykreg]

My 2 year old hens love little marshmallows. Is it ok to feed chickens such as that for a treat? If so, how about my month old pullets? Can they have some or should I wait until they are older?

 

[ravenfeathers]

that's a pretty extreme sugar load. like with kids, i think it would be okay in real moderation. i certainly wouldn't give them daily, but maybe a couple times per month is very small quantities.

 

[cajunlizz]

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Limited ONLY for the larger flocks , maybe once a month , BUT limited , big time . they do not need all that sugar . I would NOT advise it for the younger ones , ONLY chick starter .

 

[BayCityBabe]

I don't feed my chickens anything that I wouldn't feed to my "health nut" friend or to HER kid. (Nevermind what I feed my own children... Doritos, anyone?)
Seriously, I have gotten great response from my chicks when feeding garden clippings, plain yogurt, multigrain bread, cooked brown rice, and strawberry stems. My advice is to make yourseldf some S'mores with those marshmallows!