Chicken Ate Mouse?

[thereverend]

I was in my coop today cleaning house and a mouse scampered by they caught it and ate it..
Is this ok?? can they eat mice without getting sick? I was AMAZED at how quick 48 chickens took that mouse out and
it was gone before i could even get over to them.. They went crazy over it like it was some kind of snack..

 

[Wolfwoman]

Mmmmmmmmm protien!! Yup, it's fine

 

[theoldchick]

I guess somebody need to show the cat how to get the mice!

 

[Alabama ee]

It is a little gross. I had some chickens I had years ago all jump on and eat a mouse. There was nothing left-not even any blood. I didn't eat any eggs for a while after that. lol

 

[KenLamWV]

Mice- no problem. I have fed mine small toads and even a foot long snake. The protein is good for them. If you get queezy, don't watch when they play tug of war with the things. Free treats are always good.

 

[ParrotsNPullets]

My bantam cochin swallowed one whole (on the smaller side, but still...)! They're pretty much just big tasty bugs to chickens. Just appreciate the free protein and don't think about it too much...

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

Vermin control and free protein. Good deal.

 

[chkn]

Chickens love mice!!!

 

[mommyofthree]

My chickens caught a mouse this week, I found it all ripped up and skinned floating in the ducks pool.

They probably would have eaten it if it hadn't gotten tossed in the pool. I'm kind of surprised the ducks didn't finish it off..??

 

[thereverend]

Thank you!.