Too many grapes?

[gryeyes]

BOSS is another good treat, promotes feather growth, and is higher in protein than is scratch. I give them some every morning - it distracts them so I can fill feeders and waterers without tripping over chickens.

The only "too much" (with high protein treats) is that they may not eat their feed, which is formulated to give them the correct amount of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

You may be creating chickens who start to refuse their feed (I'd rather eat candy than a balanced diet, too).

Mealworms are pretty expensive, but they are a good source of protein.

Oh, and BOSS is Black Oil Sunflower Seed (in the shell).

 

[GoldenCometLover]

I do give them some BOSS once in a while....doesn 't seem to fluff their feathers much...it's the mealworms and grapes that they go completely wacko over

I think I will continue with mealworms and yes they are pricey, maybe just get a little creative with how I give them so they are working for them a little...I do like the hiding them in a pile of leaves idea!

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

You could always grow your own mealworms, it's easy and requires virtually no work once they're set up: https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=56638-how-to-raise-mealworms