There is no mistaking it, chickens love to eat and they simply love treats and snacks even more. It is so much fun to watch them eat their treats, feed them treats and train them with treats.
Treats and snacks can add variety and additional vitamins, proteins, minerals, and nutrients to your chickens diet but too many snacks will cause your birds to lose their appetite for their complete and balanced feed which they need to prevent vitamin deficiencies.
The best time to feed your chickens treats is in the afternoon after they have had access to their regular feed all day long.
Treats and snacks can add variety and additional vitamins, proteins, minerals, and nutrients to your chickens diet but too many snacks will cause your birds to lose their appetite for their complete and balanced feed which they need to prevent vitamin deficiencies.
The best time to feed your chickens treats is in the afternoon after they have had access to their regular feed all day long.
Fruits and green leafy vegetables
Fruit (no seeds) left over fruit peelings and cores (not citrus fruits) and dark green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale are great treats for chickens. Frozen fruit in the summer is a great way to help your chickens cool down from the heat.
Flock blocks
A great treat for chickens and helps to supplement their feed.
Mealworms
An awesome treat for chickens which also supplements their feed.
Herbs
Adding certain herbs to your chickens diet (such as oregano) and using them in the coop can improve their health.
Wheat grass
Wheatgrass contains almost everything your chicken needs nutritionally and makes an awesome treat as well as a feed additive.
Things you shouldn't feed your chickens
Never feed you chickens nuts, peanuts, anything moldy, apple seeds, green potatoes or potatoes with eyes still on them, or hot food. See more about treats for chickens below.
Fruit (no seeds) left over fruit peelings and cores (not citrus fruits) and dark green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale are great treats for chickens. Frozen fruit in the summer is a great way to help your chickens cool down from the heat.
Flock blocks
A great treat for chickens and helps to supplement their feed.
Mealworms
An awesome treat for chickens which also supplements their feed.
Herbs
Adding certain herbs to your chickens diet (such as oregano) and using them in the coop can improve their health.
Wheat grass
Wheatgrass contains almost everything your chicken needs nutritionally and makes an awesome treat as well as a feed additive.
Things you shouldn't feed your chickens
Never feed you chickens nuts, peanuts, anything moldy, apple seeds, green potatoes or potatoes with eyes still on them, or hot food. See more about treats for chickens below.