feeding greens

[NapaChicknGal]

Hi - Just got 3 delightful hens last month and am in learning process. How often do you feed greens and what do you find they like best -- thnx

 

[silkiecuddles]

I didn't feed mine greens until I read an article by @mymilliefleur . It's on her profile page. You should defiantly read it, it's very helpful.
Hope this helps!

 

[silkiecuddles]

It's titled Make Good Use Of Those Spring Weeds!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! There is a nice chicken treat chart in the Learning Center you might like to check out https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-treat-chart-the-best-treats-for-backyard-chickens mine free range so they pretty much get whatever grass/greens they can find in the yard.

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

Greens can be fed anytime and as often as you wish since this is a natural food that chickens need. Grass is especially good for chickens. In fact grass meets all a chicken's protein needs in the form of amino acids.Ryegrass, for example, has a 11-16% protein contact which makes it an excellent food choice for chickens in need of protein.

Chickens can eat most greens. Lettuce, spinach, etc. Definitely look into the link provided by Kelsie. Here are two articles I wrote about grass and plants for chickens. Hope they help.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...ealth-benefit-provided-by-this-everyday-green
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/herbs-flowers-and-weeds-for-chickens

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[mymilliefleur]

Glad you joined us!

Yes, greens and grasses are very nutritious and beneficial for your flock, definitely check out the links provided by the other members. (Here's a link to the article silkiecuddles was referring to Spring greens for your flock (and you)). Enjoy your flock!

 

[nj2wv]

Welcome to BYC !!

 

[BantamLover21]

I'm glad you joined our "flock!"