corn husk/silks

[Rivka]

Just shucked some corn tonight. Can chickens eat husks/silks and pieces of cob?

 

[Cats Critters]

Mine do with no problems.

 

[Equus5O]

I've given them cobs of corn, but not the husks or silks. My concern was the silks causing a problem, such as knotting up inside the chicken. Maybe I'm just paranoid, but I didn't want to take a chance.

 

[Layin Eggs]

I always throw mine in ...haven't had any problems as of yet....I certainly hope it's not a problem.

 

[bethandjoeync]

dangit!! I threw the husks away the other week, because I wasn't sure (internet was down and couldn't ask here) but I know from now on! our corn stalks are about 2 feet tall so it will be a while before I get to harvest my own

 

[Matoe]

mine like the corn but silks and husks just don't cut it. happy chicks it alot of vege scraps

 

[chseeads]

They LOVE to peck at the cobs.

I don't think the husks turn their cranks too awful much though. lol

I don't think there is any fear of silks or husks being any harm at all though.

 

[Rivka]

I just gave them these and yep...they were like LATER on the husks but loved the parts of the cob I cut off!

 

[beepbeepinajeep]

So do they not like the silks & husks? I have thrown in the cobs & they love playing with those. If some chickens will eat the husks/silks I would love to try putting them in with them.

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

The husks are probably just too tough for them to even try to eat. They can eat the silks and the cobs (and the corn worms, if you find any).