What are some treats that chickens like? And How does it affect egg laying?

[Lightingwalker]

I heard that you are not supposed t feed them citrus fruits like oranges or lemons. i did this once and they weren't very fond of it. Also, so far, my chickens favorite is water melon, vanilla yogart and grapes!

 

[K Spot]

My girls love oatmeal and yoghurt warmed up into a mash like consistency - talk about spoilt!

 

[Lightingwalker]

i'll have to try that! i have some oats that never get used. I'll use that.

 

[ChickensRDinos]

You can simulate a partial free range diet by growing fodder. I personally grow a wheat, barley and BOSS mix but there are lots of options. It made a big difference in the color and richness of my yokes.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/713334/growing-fodder-for-chickens

 

[Lightingwalker]

Thank you, I have a feeling i should start some of those now.

 

[Jrose]

Every piece of veggie or fruit scrap that comes out of the kitchen goes to the compost pile, where my hens are eagerly waiting. They all LOOOOOVE watermelon, two of them go ape over apple cores, one loves bananas... when it comes to fruit they're just generally in heaven. For the ultimate treat I throw them dog kibble- granted I feed a grain-free fish-based kibble, or meat. They love bone marrow and raw meat (well, at least raw deer meat, so I discovered), and to many people's horror they go bonkers over cooked chicken! I rarely give them meat, but they love it when I do- the thing they will actually jump up for!

 

[truckguy]

Mine love rice and anything out of the garden.

 

[heronz]

Watermelon,kale,cucumbers,raisins,squash-butternut,summer etc.
Pumpkin,apples,-----broccoli,
Organic millet and oat groats

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

Mine will eat anything that doesn't eat them first. Seriously, don't pass out in the coop

 

[goose4]

Mine will eat anything that doesn't eat them first. Seriously, don't pass out in the coop

Our little bloodthirsty dinosaurs came running when we were washing the blood off of the trailer that was used for deer hunting. It was a good thing that the deer was out of their reach or we wouldn't have gotten any.