High protein treats

[Annie324]

The question that brought me here today was about giving chickens meat. (I found very good information here ) I gave them cooked beef liver for the first time and they loved it so I wanted to be sure it was ok. It is getting so cold I don't know if there are many bugs around I have given them BOS, oatmeal, corn, lots of veggies and seed cakes but never meat. I enjoy giving them treats but I want to be sure they get enough protein

 

[chickengeorgeto]

Of everything that you can feed a chicken, meat (especially raw red meat) is very likely the most loved as well as the best for a flock of chickens.

 

[Wezdin]

What % of protein is in your food? This will determine it

 

[CannedMonster]

Mine enjoy any protein offered including cottage or shredded cheese.
I also give them canned tuna or sardines packed in water.
Scrambled or chopped hard boiled eggs are always a hit.
Canned or dry cat food and occasionally dog food (has to be wet or small kibble size).
And of course insects, meal worms and whatever they can catch themselves including, but not limited to, mice, frogs, lizards, etc.

 

[MotherOfPeepPeeps]

I have been contemplating the same thing...
I feed them the awful from rabbits I have processed. I've started a mealworm farm, but it's young still. Has anyone here considered breeding mice and using pinkies for a protein source?

 

[chickens really]

Chickens if fed the proper percentage of protein in their diet don't require more protein unless in molt. Dry cat food as a treat during molt helps.