If things are that bad, its unlikely one will have access to Nutribalancer, Fish Meal, and whole roasted Soybeans by the bag - unless one lives in Soybean country.
The chick starter I buy for Gamebirds (28-30% protein), only has 5% fat.. that must be one unhealthy feed!!
My chickens LOVE tomatoes, raw or cooked. They are not a problem. I like to watch young birds roll cherry tomates trying to peck them open.Are there any foods I should absolutely NOT feed my chickens? For some reason, my mom said not to feed them tomatoes or potatoes. Can I feed them leftover soggy Cheerios and granola from my kids' breakfasts?
Yes, to supplement but it is best to limit it to small amounts. Watch salt, sugar and greasy stuff. A complete poultry feed is best to make up the most of their diet with any bugs and grass they find. Too many treats will lead to health problems and less eggs. Fat hen's don't tend to be healthy or lay as many eggs.
Are fruits and vegetables considered treats?Yes, to supplement but it is best to limit it to small amounts. Watch salt, sugar and greasy stuff. A complete poultry feed is best to make up the most of their diet with any bugs and grass they find. Too many treats will lead to health problems and less eggs. Fat hen's don't tend to be healthy or lay as many eggs.
They are fine but again a complete feed will give them what they need.
Yes. Anything you give them which is not a complete feed is a treat, with the potential to imbalance the diet.
