tomatoes

[2DogsCoop]

Are tomatoes ok for chickens?

 

[Judy]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2593-Treats_Chart

 

[Cats Critters]

Yep, I gave mine a bagful yesterday.

 

[bywaterdog]

Last summer my girls went through at least 80lbs. of tomatoes, they "tear them up." The one problem that you have to be careful of is that the protein % in their diet might be lowered enough to suppress egg production. Whenever I give them an excess amount of fruit or veggies I supplement with some 31% protein dry cat food.

Please don't tell me that the cat food is bad for them, I know what the "treat chart " says about it. This is what I do and have not had any problems, this is not a recomendation for any one else to do so.

 

[Celtic Chick]

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I have read that if you want to increase the protein intake for your hens that you should give them a handful of dry cat food. I've done it.

But only give them enough that they will finish quickly, or you might attract unwanted visitors wanting to get in.

 

[7L Farm]

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If it works roll with it. Their your chickens. Theirs alot of controversy on whats right & whats wrong.

 

[white01]

my chickens go crazy over tomatoes, they paly this game we call grab and run its so funny to watch them