Jan 9, 2012 #11 ChickensAreSweet Heavenly Grains for Hens 9 Years Joined Jun 8, 2010 Messages 15,100 Reaction score 758 Points 398 Location Pacific NW- where the Douglas Firs grow I have fed popcorn. They like it.
Jan 10, 2012 #12 rufus Crowing 12 Years Joined May 17, 2007 Messages 3,216 Reaction score 170 Points 254 Years ago when times were tough, my father picked up a second job sweeping out the local theater. Our chickens lived on spilled popcorn. It may not have been an ideal food, but it worked. Rufus
Years ago when times were tough, my father picked up a second job sweeping out the local theater. Our chickens lived on spilled popcorn. It may not have been an ideal food, but it worked. Rufus
Jan 10, 2012 #13 Cindy in PA Free Ranging 17 Years Friend Joined Jul 8, 2008 Messages 3,021 Reaction score 1,734 Points 541 Location Fleetwood, PA Quote: Popcorn is in many pigeon mixes. Chickens would have no trouble with unpopped popcorn.
Jan 10, 2012 #14 ChickenCanoe Enabler Premium Feather Member 14 Years Educator Friend Spirit Joined Nov 23, 2010 Messages 35,468 Reaction score 32,691 Points 1,247 Location St. Louis, MO air popped popcorn has some protein, B vitamins and iron.
Jan 11, 2012 #15 Renee' Songster 14 Years Joined Feb 8, 2009 Messages 337 Reaction score 4 Points 239 Location Yucaipa, CA If their egg shells are weak, you need to offer oyster shell.