How do chickens like bananas?

[BYOChickens]

Can I feed my chickens (2 mos.) bananas? Also, my girls are a little over 10 weeks old. Can I switch from the starter medicated feed from TSC to a layer mash yet (pros/cons). Thanks

 

[LilyD]

I fed my chicks bananas and they liked them. I waited until they were a bit mushy and then gave them to them

 

[skysoldier]

I think they will enjoy eating bananas occassionally along wirh other fruit and vegetables. You should keep your chicks on starter until approximately 14 - 18 weeks of age.

 

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

My 10 week olds love banana's!

 

[truebluexf]

Mine devour them.

 

[areyoumymother]

my chicks also likes (no sugar) banana chips ...... I emptied out the bottom of the bag that was basically crumbs on top of their food and they loved it

 

[3goodeggs]

mine won't touch them.

 

[betsy329]

Mine do not like bananas either but bring in rasins and you think I had candy! They come running!!!!!

 

[TwoCrows]

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Do not start them on layer mash until they are ready to lay. There is too much calcium in layer feed and can harm them while they are young.

My 10 week olds are TERRIFIED of bananas. LOL Scary scary!

 

[TwoCrows]

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When I feed mine raisins, they act as if they haven't eaten in a week!!!