Veggies

[Knicholson]

Hi everyone! I was just curious does anyone give their chickens veggies everyday? Or just a couple times per week ?

 

[CCsGarden]

I would do it once every month since it could make them fat really fast. Be careful of what veggies you feed since some are toxic to chickens.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/useful-tips-on-caring-for-your-flock.80267/

 

[Knicholson]

Thanks for the reply! I had one if my chickens die the other day and I an devastated

 

[kattabelly]

I would do it once every month since it could make them fat really fast.

Really? What vegetables are you thinking of that could make a chicken "fat really fast" when fed in sensible amounts?

I'm familiar with the idea that chickens confined to a run might not self-regulate in the same way chickens allowed to range would, if they only have access to very limited food options, and that it might be best to limit the amounts of certain foods they're given since they maybe can't be trusted to do that themselves. This is the first time I've seen it suggested that too many vegetables are likely to make chickens fat, though.

 

[CCsGarden]

Really? What vegetables are you thinking of that could make a chicken "fat really fast" when fed in sensible amounts?

I'm familiar with the idea that chickens confined to a run might not self-regulate in the same way chickens allowed to range would, if they only have access to very limited food options, and that it might be best to limit the amounts of certain foods they're given since they maybe can't be trusted to do that themselves. This is the first time I've seen it suggested that too many vegetables are likely to make chickens fat, though.

I've dealt with fat chickens ( and not just my own flock) and when I look at the diet, it turned out to be mostly scraps If you feed them a sensible amount then it should be fine and if they have space to run around then helps burn off the fat.

 

[kattabelly]

I've dealt with fat chickens ( and not just my own flock) and when I look at the diet, it turned out to be mostly scraps If you feed them a sensible amount then it should be fine and if they have space to run around then helps burn off the fat.

Ok but was that vegetables, or mixed scraps that included vegetables but also other foods that might be more likely to make chickens fat?

 

[CCsGarden]

Ok but was that vegetables, or mixed scraps that included vegetables but also other foods that might be more likely to make chickens fat?

It was mainly veggies and corn.