/ Register

  1. If this is your first time on BYC, we suggest you start with one of these three options:
    Raising Chickens Chicken Coops Join BYC
    Not a member yet? join BYC here & then introduce yourself in our community forum here.

? Cooked or Uncooked Rolled oats?

Discussion in 'Feeding & Watering Your Flock' started by sunflour, Nov 1, 2014.

Most Liked Posts
  1. Nov 1, 2014 #1
    sunflour

    sunflour Flock Master Premium Member Project Manager 5 Years

    15,005
    7,493
    732
    Jan 10, 2013
    Macon,GA
    I have a large bag of extra thick rolled oats and have seen past threads that say chickens like them...
    Should I cook them or give raw…which do you think they like the best?

    We're having a very cold streak here, thinking about cooking in microwave and serving warm. Any opine will be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. Nov 1, 2014 #2
    Ol Grey Mare

    Ol Grey Mare One egg shy of a full carton. ..... Premium Member

    18,565
    8,980
    671
    Mar 9, 2014
    Oregon
    My Coop
    You can do either. One advantage of cooked (or even just soaked/wetted) is that it is an added source of hydration for the birds....
     
    1 person likes this.
  3. Nov 1, 2014 #3
    sunflour

    sunflour Flock Master Premium Member Project Manager 5 Years

    15,005
    7,493
    732
    Jan 10, 2013
    Macon,GA
    Thanks so much. Gonna cook them for my sweeties tomorrow. We have a freeze coming tonite, winds 20 mph, gust 35 mph today with a high near 50 and they were quite stressed til we got the the acrylic wind block on the prevailing wind side of the run today.
     
  4. Nov 2, 2014 #4
    sunflour

    sunflour Flock Master Premium Member Project Manager 5 Years

    15,005
    7,493
    732
    Jan 10, 2013
    Macon,GA
    Thanks so much….cooked them in microwave and they were a big hit this pm.
     

BackYard Chickens is proudly sponsored by: