nuts...???

[12304]

can i feed my chickens nuts if so what kind and how much

 

[emys]

Unsalted.

Depends on the type (look up basic nutrition for half cup of the type you want). Factor in the protein and fats.

 

[A.T. Hagan]

Any kind so long as they are not moldy or otherwise spoiled.

Pretty expensive though if you're not growing them yourself.

 

[jomoncon]

Earlier this year, like January or so, I gathered up 2 5gallon buckets full of pecans from the backyard of an abandoned house in my neighborhood. I'd sir outside with a wooden mallet cracking the pecans on the patio. The chickens learned real quick that when I sat down with the mallet & the bucket, the pecans were on the way. The only problem I had was not hitting a chicken head while I was trying to crack the pecans with the mallet!

 

[LoreenH]

Quote:

My 6 girls have figured out when I grab the spading fork I'm going to mess with the compost pile. I have to watch out or I'll end up with chicken shishkabob

 

[jomoncon]

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My 6 girls have figured out when I grab the spading fork I'm going to mess with the compost pile. I have to watch out or I'll end up with chicken shishkabob

And who said chickens were dumb!!

 

[duckinnut]

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I have heard of chick peas never chicken nuts. Will you be serving beer with those nuts? I would think you can considering they are foragers. Tree nuts are probably fine.

 

[chickenbaguette]

Nuts are ok but not too many - they are very rich and fatty and can cause stomach problems!