Sauerkraut??????

[shellybean40]

I have a jar of leftover sauerkraut in my fridge, and I was just wondering if it would be good for the chickens?? I was more worried about it being stringy than anything else. What do you think?

 

[bigdaddyabc]

Mine ate it and "relished" it....sorry, couldn't help myself.

 

[shellybean40]

 

[rainbowgardens]

I had a hen with sour crop last week. There was an egg-sized mass in her crop that wasn't passing through. I fed her coconut oil and massaged the mass. I tried flushing it out with lots of water, but was unable to get her to throw any up. I gave her lots of my raw sauerkraut because it contains enzymes and probiotics to help in digestion. She's out running with the flock now.
I'm thinking that the coconut oil, which has strong anti-bacterial properties, prevented a bacterial infection from the rotting food in her crop. The sauerkraut's enzymes and probiotics helped break down whatever was causing the blockage. Both strengthen the immune system.

 

[jomercer]

I'd rinse it first to cut down on the salt.

 

[Schwartzfarmnc]

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[Katy]

I'd be a little leery of the salt content, but a little probably won't hurt them.

 

[WoodlandWoman]

I wouldn't worry about it being stringy, since it's been softened by cooking.