Question about pumpkin seeds...

[bearz]

We grow giant pumpkins. Sometimes the seed get to be an inch or more long. Is that too big for the chickens? I don't want them choking to death.

 

[redoak]

I wouldn't think so but I don't know for sure. A couple weeks ago my rooster age a whole adult field mouse in one gulp. You could always cut them in 1/2 if your worried about it. I was worried about my rooster for a day but nothing bad happened.

 

[ozark hen]

I was throwing out some dried up bread yesterday and one piece didn't break apart very easily. My cochin grabbed it and then she seemed to choke or cough several times. I tried to catch her as panic started to settle into my brain but then she coughed it up. I was so relieved. Maybe it is the way they swallow it ??

 

[Biddieacres]

Other people posted how good the pumpkin seeds are for them so I guess it is OK. I heard it is a natural de-wormer.

 

[ozark hen]

you are so right about them being a natural wormer. I know I am getting them pumpkins just for that so I don't have to worry about worms!

 

[happyhen]

Do squash seeds work as a wormer too? Or just strictly pumpkin seeds?

 

[kinnip]

Is the exterior of the seed necessary for worming? I'm roasting and shucking all my pumpkin seeds this year, they're great in salads.

 

[GPN]

whats the best way to remove the kernel of the pumpkin seed? first time to toast pumpkin seeds and I like'em any good recipes? spelling one handed half aslpeep hehehe