Quiz: Which Fall Treat Is Your Flock’s Favorite?

[BYC Project Manager]

Fall is here! The season of crisp mornings, colorful leaves, and plenty of harvest goodies! While we sip our pumpkin spice lattes, our feathered friends also get to enjoy the bounty of autumn. From pumpkins to apples, there are so many flock-friendly treats that can keep your chickens happy, healthy, and entertained during the cooler months.

Take this quiz to find out which fall favorite your flock would gobble up first!

Questions:​

1. When you bring seasonal treats to your flock, how do they usually react?
A) They dive right in, no hesitation.
B) They peck slowly at first, then get braver.
C) They ignore it until one bold hen gives the green light.
D) They’d rather scratch for bugs than try new foods.

2. Which fall veggie do you think your flock would be most curious about?
A) Pumpkin
B) Squash
C) Beets
D) Kale

3. If your flock had a “Thanksgiving feast,” what would they fight over?
A) Pumpkin seeds
B) Corn on the cob
C) Apple slices
D) A warm mash

4. How messy is your flock when eating treats?
A) Everywhere - treats flying!
B) Neat nibblers.
C) They scatter food just for the fun of scratching.
D) They clean up every crumb.

5. Which fall fruit screams “chicken snack” to you?
A) Apples
B) Pears
C) Grapes
D) Berries

6. How often do you treat your flock in fall?
A) Daily - it’s bonding time!
B) A few times a week.
C) Rarely, I stick to feed.
D) Only when I’m harvesting extras.

7. Your hens are molting. What’s your go-to treat to support them?
A) Protein-rich pumpkin seeds
B) Warm oatmeal with extras
C) Mealworms or bugs
D) Garden greens

8. If your flock could go trick-or-treating, what “candy” would they choose?
A) Sunflower seeds
B) Cracked corn
C) Apple bits
D) A pumpkin to shred

9. What’s your favorite part of treating your flock?
A) Watching them get excited
B) Knowing they’re getting nutrition
C) The entertainment factor
D) Spoiling them - it’s fun!

10. Which fall activity would your flock enjoy most?
A) Pecking open a pumpkin
B) Scratching through fallen leaves
C) Chasing bugs in the garden
D) Lounging in the autumn sun

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Results – What’s Their Fall Treat? ​

• Mostly A’s – Pumpkin Lovers!
  Your flock can’t resist pumpkins. From the flesh to the seeds, it’s their ultimate fall feast. Bonus: It’s packed with vitamins and a natural boredom buster!
• Mostly B’s – Corn Crunchers!
  Nothing says fall like corn on the cob. Your flock loves the satisfying peck-and-pull of those kernels, and you love how easy it is to serve.
• Mostly C’s – Apple Peckers!
  Sweet, crisp, and juicy - apples are your flock’s seasonal delight. Just be sure to remove the seeds first.
• Mostly D’s – Green Foragers!
  Forget fancy treats - your flock loves the simple things. Kale, beet tops, and leafy greens make them happiest in autumn.

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Conclusion:​

Fall isn’t just a cozy season for us, it’s a harvest festival for our flocks, too! Whether they go crazy for pumpkins, corn, apples, or greens, the joy of sharing safe, healthy treats is what makes autumn on the homestead so special. Don't forget to share your results below.

 

[thecatumbrella]

What a cute quiz!

My results vary depending on flock. The big girls were definitely "pumpkin lovers". Everyone on social media was carving them for their flock to get started; meanwhile, mine just blasted a hole through the side like a cannon. The bantams, on the other hand, were "apple peckers" with a little more caution. And the apples had to be pre-cut for their tiny beaks.