What foods will harm chickens?

[RoostersCrow HensDeliver!]

It seems that its only the GREEN potatoes that are harmful. Since they are green and not ripe yet, they contain harmful chemicals (or so says webmd). I know our cattle get a hefty amount of potatoes (ones not fit for processing or sale) and have never had any side effects.

 

[moncktj]

will chick starter harm my hens

 

[RoostersCrow HensDeliver!]

Do you mean starter/grower crumble? Chick starter is super high protein for turkeys and other game birds chicks. Your hen can eat the starter/grower if she's brooding chicks but if she's laying she needs more calcium for the egg shells.

 

[moncktj]

thanks heaps

 

[jebbush02]

My girls are 4 & 5 months. Can I start giving them treats?

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

My girls are 4 & 5 months. Can I start giving them treats?

Yes!

 

[JUPAFiSH]

I started my treats sooner. I figured that as long as they get their sufficient nutrients and their treats aren't too big (choking) then it will be ok?

 

[Chicks Galore3]

I've seen people give there chicks treats when they were just 2 weeks old. In appropriate amounts, of course, with grit on the side.

As for potato peelings, the green peels contain a chemical (like Roostercrowshensdeliever said) that may harm your flock, some people don't want to take the chances.

 

[JUPAFiSH]

Ok I'll avoid green.
Ps my rooster crowed for the first ime today, an almighty cocadoodledoo. So proud!

 

[showbarnmom]

What is a safe treat for 6-7 day old chicks? I tried to give them some.cooked oatmeal. And they think I'm crazy now lol.