wild bird seed safe for chickens???

[kichohana]

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aren't chickens birds?

just read the label as some birdseed is treated so it wont germinate. i usually get a nice sunflower garden from all the seed that does get kicked out of my "bird" feeders and on to the ground.

 

[DIMBY]

Every so often, in the late afternoon after I've put the girls in their coop, I'll sprinkle some lice/mite dust in the areas that they like - and are also frequented by wild birds.

 

[FrizzlesRule]

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Not sure I understand that post. Have been giving it to my bantams for years and they love it.

 

[Dixiedoodle]

I think they were being sarcastic! Yes, Chickens are birds...

 

[mlowarren]

Yup, they love it!!

bywaterdog, I didn't think it would be deadly, but the box of seed says "for wild birds only" and I wasn't sure why...I didn't know if maybe they don't regulate pesticides in wild bird seed or something obscure like that. I figured better safe than sorry where my little flock is concerned

Thanks again everyone!!

 

[Kung Foo Chicken]

Wild Bird Seed is great if you want to have your bedding last a little longer.
They will turn it for you if you sprinkle some seed on top.

This also works for a rainwater drainage ditch around their coop.

 

[IggiMom]

My darn Guineas have learned to fly against the feeder, making the food fall to the ground. They take turns doing this.

Catherine

 

[IggiMom]

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Oh, that's a good idea!

Catherine

 

[dragonlair]

I gave mine some this winter for a little boost at night. I give them a sprinkle of BOSS every day mixed with their pellets.

 

[oreochip]

Thank you for this post as I was wondering the same thing. Just gave my girls a handful and they love it. Also gives them something to scratch in the dirt for.