Is it okay to feed chickens basil?

[ponygal12]

Is it okay to feed chickens basil? Just curious... Basil is the only thing we got around to planting this year in the garden and we have a lot of it. My girls would love the new treat.......

 

[americancowboy]

yeah i feed mine that since we also have alot growing around but mine dont like it too much maybe since its a strong taste.

 

[Boo-Boo's Mama]

I grow several varieties of basil and mint. I trim it when it becomes overgrown and throw in the run...adds a wonderful smell. I leave weeds/grass/etc. that I pull from garden in the run for a day or two, then rake and put in the compost pile.

 

[ponygal12]

Cool! I think I'll try some.....

 

[ADozenGirlz]

Mine won't eat it either. Go figure.

 

[SallyF]

Dumb chickens. Try making pesto sauce with it and serve it over pasta; I bet they'll eat it then. I certainly would!

 

[flowerchild59]

mmmmmmm........pesto........food of the gods imho.