"Cravings"

[GrannyHeeney]

I know these girls can be living vacuums and there are tons of threads that start, "My chicken ate a--", but does the old adage "If you crave it, you must need it" hold any water at all? For instance, if the presence of a slice of bologna can start a chicken-y knife fight, my brain wants to assume they might temporarily need more protein, but then I remember how one member's chickens chowed down some styrofoam. LOL

 

[lazy gardener]

As far as I know, there is no dietary need for bologna. However, in the name of science, I suggest that you put out a platter of bite sized bologna bits, and a platter of high quality bite sized steak bits. You could then observe to see if the chickens NEED steak more than they NEED bologna.

 

[Flockandfowl46]

Lol I'm sorry but can't help it just hearing bologna....

 

[Smuvers Farm]

As far as I know, there is no dietary need for bologna. However, in the name of science, I suggest that you put out a platter of bite sized bologna bits, and a platter of high quality bite sized steak bits. You could then observe to see if the chickens NEED steak more than they NEED bologna.

It could also be the need for sodium. I would suggest topping said steak bites with truffle salt......

 

[lazy gardener]

I had considered the sodium angle. Maybe some dried salt herring?

 

[Smuvers Farm]

I had considered the sodium angle. Maybe some dried salt herring?

Or caviar.....

 

[True Patriot]

It's probably more of a new and exciting tidbit to eat rather than a need.
But... You could take them out to Golden Corral and see what they choose

 

[lazy gardener]

I have a definite craving for lobster this week. Must NEED it, huh???

 

[Smuvers Farm]

It's probably more of a new and exciting tidbit to eat rather than a need.
But... You could take them out to Golden Corral and see what they choose

BRILLIANT!!!

 

[Smuvers Farm]

I have a definite craving for lobster this week. Must NEED it, huh???

I certainly crave a million dollars... and this has been daily for 30 years.... and I definitely NEED it...... (sigh)