Chickens and cat food? Treats for molting?

[Little Fuzzy]

Their favorite is Salmon, then tuna. Some liked the mackerel some didn't. They loved it when my neighbor brought over some leftover fish from his fishing trip.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Their favorite is Salmon, then tuna. Some liked the mackerel some didn't. They loved it when my neighbor brought over some leftover fish from his fishing trip.

I didn't realize they had canned salmon, maybe I'm oblivious

so should I give them canned or fresh? I bet they did love that! I've heard they clean carcasses?

 

[ShrekDawg]

As long as the diet is good, molt duration is more about genetics;  oversupplying nutrients won't improve a bird who just does it slowly.  This year one of my EE hens took two months (!!!) to complete her molt, which started early.  Her hatchmate started six weeks later, and took barely one month.  Same diet, etc, but there it is.  My SS started very late, took maybe one month, and look good again.  Mary

That makes a lot more sense, thanks

 

[Little Fuzzy]

Yes I do a quick boil or microwave any fresh fish I give them, because here in San Diego I'm not trustworthy of our local fresh fish as far as germs. I go to a small restaurant supply store call 'Smart and Final' and they have a cheap canned Salmon with softened bones. My dog splits it with the chickens. They love it, skin and all.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Yes I do a quick boil or microwave any fresh fish I give them, because here in San Diego I'm not trustworthy of our local fresh fish as far as germs. I go to a small restaurant supply store call 'Smart and Final' and they have a cheap canned Salmon with softened bones. My dog splits it with the chickens. They love it, skin and all.

Sounds awesome, thanks! We're by the water so i think the fish is pretty safe here but idk but yeab, found some canned stuff

 

[Chicken girl 15]

My flock is extremely spoiled. They get all flock grower free choice at all times. They get 2 cups of dry cat food a day, between 80-90 chickens. They get any and all kitchen scraps that do not contain chicken in any way. They get all the horse poo and bugs they can handle as well. To date their favorite snack is fish of any sort. Canned, fresh, cooked or raw. They do bananas over fish.

 

[ShrekDawg]

My flock is extremely spoiled. They get all flock grower free choice at all times. They get 2 cups of dry cat food a day, between 80-90 chickens. They get any and all kitchen scraps that do not contain chicken in any way. They get all the horse poo and bugs they can handle as well. To date their favorite snack is fish of any sort. Canned, fresh, cooked or raw. They do bananas over fish.

Sounds they're very happy

 

[ShrekDawg]

Finally gave the chickens some of the fish, gave them a can of tuna and the can of sardines. They went BANANAS. And the poor dog was jealous LOL

 

[ShrekDawg]

Just bought a few more things of canned fish, though we have plenty left, and gave the dog a thing of sardines since he was jealous before. He loved it too. Haven't tried it on the cat yet but I don't want to give her a whole can. Sure she will love it too though. So good to know the whole gang loves canned fish apparently