What treat did your chickies get today?

[kubotafoot]

Yes, Violet leaves are fine for hens and goats, as well. Our critters get their "salad bowl" of them every day as a treat.
Had 9 eggs hatch under a broody hen yesterday and into today. Mother is Fr. Black Copper Maran and so is Father, but she also talked a few friends into laying in her nest, so we have some Americauna/Maran crosses, too. Cute as a button!!!

 

[kubotafoot]

Oops....sent too soon....sorry. Meant to add I always make the hatching/broody hen a post hatch meal of cooked oatmeal, corn meal, molasses and raisins for her hard efforts. The hens love it and quickly share it with their clutch.

 

[Bethel3330]

Mine are enjoying their cabbage hanging from the roof of their run

 

[Gayleyy]

Leftover salad and scrambled egg for the adults and hard boiled egg for the chicks.

 

[kubotafoot]

I have never given hard boiled eggs to my flock, but it sounds interesting. How often do they get this.....as a treat, only or as a staple? Is there a special purpose? Thanks!

 

[Gayleyy]

I give the adults eggs all the time, they love them!! I give it as a treat, and not every day. You have to make sure they do not look like eggs when you feed them, so smash it up first. It is good for them!

 

[andreanar]

My peeps had watermelon and cucumber this morning.

 

[Crickett]

Cabbage leaves, sauerkraut, and chocolate cake!

 

[tntchix]

Mine got a small head of cabbage for the first time. Let's see what happens.

 

[kubotafoot]

Cabbage leaves, sauerkraut, and chocolate cake!

I chocolate "good" for chickens? I was always told it was very bad for cats and dogs, so I made the assumption it, too, would be bad for other animals, but I see I could be incorrect. Do you often give chocolate whatever? No side effects?