what else can i feed?

[Rorie]

Hi,

I just gave my chickens a ball that they play with and it drops out mealworms and something else in it. They loved it!

So, what else can i give them that they will enjoy as treats? Fruit? Veg? Anything else?

Any toy suggestions to keep them stimulated?

Thanks

 

[mamagardener]

my chickens will eat almost anything I give them. They love spaghetti, watermelon, blueberries, and also many leftovers from us. I know there are some things chickens shouldn't have, there is a list on here somewhere, but they will eat almost anything.

 

[Rorie]

I found this link, and like you say, seems like almost anything! Would be good if someone knew where the 'dont give them...' list is?

http://www.squidoo.com/Chicken_Toys

 

[Chicks Galore3]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-treat-chart-the-best-treats-for-backyard-chickens?

This is a GREAT list of dos and donts for feeding chickens. My chickens' favorites are melon and definately RAISANS. this is their favorite.

for toys, mirrors, and anything with food. Take in mind they like to peck and scratch. A tub of shallow water with some food floated on top is a great one for the summer. or a tub of dirt with oats in it is great. A rotton log will provide HOURS of fun.

 

[BrendaJ]

My flock loves watermelon. They like apples & squash too. Really almost anything i give them

 

[Rorie]

The link i put in talks about rotten wood. Whats the deal with that?! Why do they like it?

 

[triplepurpose]

The link i put in talks about rotten wood. Whats the deal with that?! Why do they like it?

Chicken ambrosia, aka bugs.

 

[Chicks Galore3]

The link i put in talks about rotten wood. Whats the deal with that?! Why do they like it?

they'll tear it apart piece by piece and eat the bugs then take a dust bath in the wood. Heaven to them!