What your chickens can and can't eat!

[Brooks_]

A lot of meats from the grocery stores (Walmart etc.) have preservatives in them so that they are have a longer expiration timeline

That is incorrect. Any preservative would have to be disclosed on the label.

 

[PMD PerformanceHorses]

we just put in a new coop and when we pulled out the old one there was a lizard hiding underneath. One of my hens grabbed it and I watched 5 of them fight and tear it into little edible pieces. They are vicious little creatures haha.

They're baby dinosaurs

 

[PMD PerformanceHorses]

That is incorrect. Any preservative would have to be disclosed on the label.

Technically it wouldn't. Thats why I recommend feeding chickens FRESH raw meat from local butcher shops.

 

[Brooks_]

Technically it wouldn't.

Per USDA and FDA, it would.

 

[PMD PerformanceHorses]

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Hemp seed is missing from the 'yes' foods.



Hemp seed is a complete food source. It’s especially good for chickens with over 23% plant based protein!

Hemp Hen is 100% Australian rolled hemp seed. It contains both the husk and kernel which contain natural protein, oil and fibre. Hemp contains the full spectrum of amino acids including all essential amino acids. Also vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and a healthy ratio of Omegas 3, 6 and 9.

Good for Chooks.​

Hens need a good source of protein to lay eggs. Hemp is a good source of plant-based protein they need every day.

How do I use Hemp Hen?​

Mix 10 to 20% Hemp Hen with your chicken’s regular balanced diet. Hemp seed is extremely palatable and they’ll probably prefer it over their regular feed. Feeding Hemp Hen every day gives best results so pre-mix feed before you fill their feeder.

Also suitable for cats, dogs, horses, and humans!

Good Country Hemp | Australia

I'll add that before the next time I post this somewhere

 

[PMD PerformanceHorses]

Links please.

This is what I found:

• https://avianbliss.com/can-birds-eat-rice/#The_Myth_About_Uncooked_Rice_and_Bird_Stomachs
• https://learnbirdwatching.com/can-birds-eat-rice/
• https://www.thayerbirding.com/can-birds-eat-uncooked-rice/
• https://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/nature-blog-network/the-myth-debunked-birds-can-safely-eat-rice/
• https://www.terminix.com/blog/education/can-birds-eat-rice/
• https://avianbliss.com/can-birds-eat-rice/

https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/can-chickens-eat-rice/

https://chickenpets.com/diet/uncooked-rice

https://ranchr.ag/blog/can-chickens-eat-rice/

https://www.farmanimalreport.com/2022/01/02/can-chickens-eat-uncooked-rice/


Those are just a few of the links I found saying that it is unhealthy and sometimes fatal.

 

[PMD PerformanceHorses]

Per USDA and FDA, it would.

And sometimes I do pick up meats that say USDA, FDA ect. and it has preservatives in them. So I guess just make sure it doesn't have any weird ingredients or preservatives in them before feeding it to your flock

 

[casportpony]

Those are just a few of the links I found saying that it is unhealthy and sometimes fatal.

Those who say feeding uncooked rice are perpetuation the myth.

 

[PMD PerformanceHorses]

I think they just pasted from the website for information. I found It valuable!

My friend sent this to me and she does actually have a website and I'm pretty sure she has posted it on there. I did get permission from her to post it on here

 

[PMD PerformanceHorses]

They eat bugs, don't they?

Mine eat spiders...BIG ONES