First Time "Meeting" a Grape...

[ColtHandorf]

So my roommate had some green grapes she was freezing as snacks for herself and there were a few bruised/blemished ones at the bottom of the bag. I snatched them up to take out to the chickens. I tossed them one at a time over the fence to the waiting chickens. They chased a few down and lost interest but Golly and Georgia were super interested in them. They each snatched one and proceeded to smash them to get all the juice and then tossed them back to get them down. They were dribbling and mumbling to themselves the entire time. It was super cute. Georgia found the last grape and investigated it with both eyes before she gobbled it up too. I had no idea they'd enjoy them so much. I'll have to get some more for them.

 

[Ebony Rose]

Oh yeah, grapes are an excellent 'hot-day' treat. Loaded with sugar and water. They will tank their overall protein intake for the day, so limit them to 10% or less (by weight) of their overall daily diet.

 

[ColtHandorf]

The chickens didn't care for them at all. But the geese were hilarious. I'll only be using them as treats so they are nice to everyone else that comes in the yard. lol

 

[DiYMama540]

That is so funny! I will have to remember that...my goose is such a picky eater though..I would probably have to peel them a bit first

 

[ColtHandorf]

Mine snatched them up whole and smashed them all by themselves. lol

 

[Ebony Rose]

Raisins. Raisins are a huge hit with my birds. They are also an excellent disguise to slice open, slide medicine pill into and then hand feed. Rai....sins!

 

[ValerieJ]

Raisins. Raisins are a huge hit with my birds. They are also an excellent disguise to slice open, slide medicine pill into and then hand feed. Rai....sins!

that is a great tip!!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

My geese love grapes, tomatoes watermelon. And various other delicacies

 

[ColtHandorf]

I'd offered them various leafy vegetables that were met with clear disdain...lol The frozen veggies (peas, green beans, corn, and carrots) was much better received. I was just surprised the chickens gave them a chance to get the grapes and how much they enjoyed them. I'll have to see if I can't sweeten Georgia up to me with a few. She's always been a bit more shy, versus Golly who practically climbs in my lap.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Same here my female is timid compared to my gander but she’ll eat out of my hand if I lay my hand flat out with the treat on it. So far the most popular treat here for my gander is whole corn for my goose is mealworms.