- May 19, 2015
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Hi! My name is Kathy, I am new to the world of chicken raising and have a few questions., I only have two, an Adorable Amerucana named "Jane" and a bright white, very curious, Leghorn named "Blondie". I want to feed them properly so they will stay healthy, so I have been giving them some veg scraps and am growing certain plants just for them - like wheatgrass seed, parsley and a couple other items which they love - but must ask...are Chives safe for them?. And Rosemary?
My next question for tonight is that I cleaned some radishes from the store and want to be sure they green tops are safe to give to my chickens. I know there are things that are toxic, like apple seeds, potato skins, citrus and a few other things, but want to make sure which produce is safe and which isn't. They love squash seeds and the rind of watermelon with some melon attached. I gave them zucchini tonight, a few slices, and a small portion of undressed salad.
I was told that the squash family is a natural de-wormer or worm preventer. My chickens don't have worms and want to keep it that way. I looked at the packages of Type D worm medicine at the feed store that say "Not safe for human consumption" -- OK, but if it goes into the chicken, I am afraid it will pass through into the eggs! The natural, or organic, non-GMO is what I want to know about. Like squash...am told that's a great natural way to prevent worms. Anything else to include?
Any suggestions, any help anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!
My next question for tonight is that I cleaned some radishes from the store and want to be sure they green tops are safe to give to my chickens. I know there are things that are toxic, like apple seeds, potato skins, citrus and a few other things, but want to make sure which produce is safe and which isn't. They love squash seeds and the rind of watermelon with some melon attached. I gave them zucchini tonight, a few slices, and a small portion of undressed salad.
I was told that the squash family is a natural de-wormer or worm preventer. My chickens don't have worms and want to keep it that way. I looked at the packages of Type D worm medicine at the feed store that say "Not safe for human consumption" -- OK, but if it goes into the chicken, I am afraid it will pass through into the eggs! The natural, or organic, non-GMO is what I want to know about. Like squash...am told that's a great natural way to prevent worms. Anything else to include?
Any suggestions, any help anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!