With more and more chickens taking up residence at The Compound, we've had to find creative ways to give them treats. Why have them if you won't give them treats! Our chickens absolutely love treat time! One of the recent go to favorites has been cooked rice. It's easy to make, easy to store and goes a long way for your budget.We throw in some shredded carrot, peas/split peas, and then freeze it in blocks. On the hot days they really enjoy picking at the block, and the carrot and peas make it a bit of a game. Chickens get bored easily, and when they're bored they'll pick on each other just for fun. So give them something to do. They take turns working almost all day on a block of veggies and rice.
Izzy,
ReplyDeleteNot only are you providing the chickens with a treat you're keeping them entertained. A friend of mine, Mary Ann from Calamity Acres Blog, feeds her chickens left over spaghetti, they love it and their entertained, lol
http://calamityacres.blogspot.com/2013/10/blogging-serendipity-and-lots-of.html
Sandy,
DeleteThanks for the link to another site, looks like we have a lot in common w/calamity acres.
What a cool idea. Especially for summer around here. I am always trying to find watermelon for those hot summer days. Now how about a treat block for we northerners during winter.
ReplyDeleteSista,
DeleteI don't know about winter blocks. Maybe granola bars/blocks? Molasses, oats, etc
Hope all is well.
A frozen treat "cake" for chickens is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I hope you'll update my blog on your blog reader. I changed domain names so blog readers don't update for my blog posts anymore.
Leigh,
DeleteI updated your blog on my end. Thanks for keeping me up to date.