Can chickens eat a whole fish?

[aart]

Hu? Did you get the word "mouse" and "moose" mixed up?

I think she was making a joke....made me laugh anyway.
Can you imagine a moose carcass in a chicken run?

 

[cluckmecoop7]

I think she was making a joke....made me laugh anyway.
Can you imagine a moose carcass in a chicken run?

 

[wyoDreamer]

I have given my chickens the fish remains after filleting them. They loved the skins and picked the bones clean.
Don't give them too much or it can impact the flavor of the eggs.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

I have given my chickens the fish remains after filleting them. They loved the skins and picked the bones clean.
Don't give them too much or it can impact the flavor of the eggs.

Good information!! Thanks!

 

[21hens-incharge]

Better than Moose and Squirrel!

Rocky and Bullwinkle?

Pretty sure mine would eat moose too.
I have given them bits of venison to their delight.

 

[aart]

Rocky and Bullwinkle?

Ha!! Yes!....missed that reference, tho something niggled.

 

[electrycmonk]

Better than Moose and Squirrel!

Classic reference! (High five)

 

[centrarchid]

Small fish consumed whole and even alive if so presented.
Silversides, smelt, shiners, fry bass and bluegill

Softer large fish consume by picking apart assuming dogs do not steal it.
Rainbow Trout

Harder large fish like bass and bluegill hard to peck apart until a little decomposition sets in. Have to hide those from dogs too.

Bones and scales do not appear to be an issue. The chickens are not adverse chopped / process fish parts. My chickens will also eat substantial amounts of deer carcass.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

So its OK to give them whole fish, Correct?

 

[wyoDreamer]

Yes. Whole fish is OK.