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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhyurbfw80iA8QFfUQfxWV4cI_hJQw3ky4FoZSrDVSdjNvfBtqwGhFnrtP0C6VjXkC7hsTu_uh5zCpZsnxZYyfd3IShykZ5xzE7oEHjjC4KCZ3H7yMN1r8ipji1mOlEVJkdJgEILog0lpwfI15DjMQP2b6HKRlWrMQtUd55q-wOQpgLQGMxH7OdxZy60KU\/s1078\/sardines%20for%20chickens%202.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1078\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhyurbfw80iA8QFfUQfxWV4cI_hJQw3ky4FoZSrDVSdjNvfBtqwGhFnrtP0C6VjXkC7hsTu_uh5zCpZsnxZYyfd3IShykZ5xzE7oEHjjC4KCZ3H7yMN1r8ipji1mOlEVJkdJgEILog0lpwfI15DjMQP2b6HKRlWrMQtUd55q-wOQpgLQGMxH7OdxZy60KU\/w474-h640\/sardines%20for%20chickens%202.jpg\" width=\"474\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're on Tiktok, you likely have seen one of the latest trends - namely, \"girl dinners\".\u0026nbsp; The term was \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/07\/08\/style\/girl-dinner.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecoined by Olivia Maher\u003C\/a\u003E back in May \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@liviemaher\/video\/7232130214506057003\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ein a video she posted\u003C\/a\u003E that took off like fire.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd you also may have been \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/08\/25\/new-nyc-sardine-palace-serves-fish-flaked-with-gold-amid-tiktok-craze\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewatching sardines going viral\u003C\/a\u003E as the ultimate new girl dinner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEilij-d_7ZZQOOUTwf5TnSgEO1Rc3oqO12cSRnu0_4gpEofh8ylZmTDEunSA_2J-U9KgTPIjn3pFNqcavtF4oIIrbN1pfw_--wAVx2ulUXeIVJueVaYSFF341zNQbx60Hx6AlEMmRKvE3CnBOVXLPPBUX_Pj8BKV2z0tXBLCXMRySB7Mtepir3ZdZFA9LQ\/s1357\/sardines%20for%20chickens%2012.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1357\" data-original-width=\"1007\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEilij-d_7ZZQOOUTwf5TnSgEO1Rc3oqO12cSRnu0_4gpEofh8ylZmTDEunSA_2J-U9KgTPIjn3pFNqcavtF4oIIrbN1pfw_--wAVx2ulUXeIVJueVaYSFF341zNQbx60Hx6AlEMmRKvE3CnBOVXLPPBUX_Pj8BKV2z0tXBLCXMRySB7Mtepir3ZdZFA9LQ\/w474-h640\/sardines%20for%20chickens%2012.jpg\" width=\"474\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo I decided to do my own take on girl dinners, and share some sardines with my chickens! After all, they're girls too! And sardines are incredibly nutritious - and a great source of protein for them, especially \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/07\/molt-meatloaf.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eduring the fall molting season\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo to back up a bit for those who aren't familiar, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/food\/trends\/girl-dinner-tiktok-trend-controversy-rcna92880\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea girl dinner\u003C\/a\u003E is basically a random assortment of (usually snack\/junk) foods and condiments that can be eaten right from the bag or box or standing over the sink.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore like grazing and not necessarily adequate calorie-wise, the whole concept has become a bit controversial.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut not where sardines are concerned. Of late, some people have been pushing back and making the girl dinners \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sleek-mag.com\/article\/sleek-top-10-reinventing-girl-dinner\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emore nutritious by including sardines.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhis0b-eRFGq_9YLdCDWFG4nrZsrTVLMhMm7YSYu0hy6D4ba40UoIpvn3cEClHQ2cMWfo58U4swNgpOUB2DRRwHf70pjKywY5eWbcEcED47K1SkV5LxrDIhHF4iAg21ZYfOCPcNfaAYklkqRwe-JsuLvI3hlcO3Qki300e2jXI_XwdUvaOgC8FKOgEuBlQ\/s1104\/sardines%20for%20chickens%2015.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1104\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhis0b-eRFGq_9YLdCDWFG4nrZsrTVLMhMm7YSYu0hy6D4ba40UoIpvn3cEClHQ2cMWfo58U4swNgpOUB2DRRwHf70pjKywY5eWbcEcED47K1SkV5LxrDIhHF4iAg21ZYfOCPcNfaAYklkqRwe-JsuLvI3hlcO3Qki300e2jXI_XwdUvaOgC8FKOgEuBlQ\/w464-h640\/sardines%20for%20chickens%2015.jpg\" width=\"464\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy Own Personal Experience with Sardines\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPersonally, sardines would be about the last thing I would ever eat. A little backstory...\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGrowing up, my mom used to make my brother and me sardine sandwiches on homemade wholewheat bread for lunch. She was convinced that the sardines would make us smarter.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(As an aside, my brother is an electrical engineer with a degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, so I guess it worked!)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnyway, they were disgusting. My brother used to sit at the table making gagging noises the whole time we were eating.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy mom would have to set a timer for us to finish or we would sit there all afternoon. We finally figured out if we took a huge bite and then excused ourselves to use the bathroom, we could flush a good portion down the toilet!\u0026nbsp; And in the summer, when we ate lunch outside at the picnic table, our cat definitely got his share of sardines slipped to him under the table. Oh, such happy childhood memories.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnyway, I think my Mom finally gave up because my brother and I were so difficult! And she was an amazing baker, so then she started doing lots of baking, which might not have made us any smarter, but sure made everyone happier!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, no. A sardine is nothing I want to eat. But enough about me.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe chickens on the other hand....\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiBdXYN_1srQrJQgTZYFeyJVJV6FAFVRIOo25H7xE_tM8bKOHdzKCxulRGfm7o3aIh3awMSa-9iYLlDp2M8GzlKqwG9VgUBwxX3XhgA3sP5mg8f0YqhaLae2bCG_KearrEItDpZ2YClbyXV0uKGnmw779LeV6kRrcrhCM08ca0LzxNkl3mPa_pz0UtuBx0\/s1179\/sardines%20for%20chickens%2011.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1179\" data-original-width=\"895\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiBdXYN_1srQrJQgTZYFeyJVJV6FAFVRIOo25H7xE_tM8bKOHdzKCxulRGfm7o3aIh3awMSa-9iYLlDp2M8GzlKqwG9VgUBwxX3XhgA3sP5mg8f0YqhaLae2bCG_KearrEItDpZ2YClbyXV0uKGnmw779LeV6kRrcrhCM08ca0LzxNkl3mPa_pz0UtuBx0\/w486-h640\/sardines%20for%20chickens%2011.jpg\" width=\"486\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGirl Dinner: Sardines for Chickens\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChickens are omnivores, which means that they can (and will) eat almost anything. Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and meat and fish scraps are all healthy treats for chickens.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESardines have loads of health benefits for chickens. Plus, they love them. And as an added bonus, they're one of the more inexpensive types of canned fish.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd since they come tinned, they'll last a long time in the pantry, so you can stock up and then feed them to your flock as an occasional treat.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESardines are especially beneficial during the annual molt to provide extra protein to help your chickens regrow new feathers. Sardines can also help if you're seeing \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2014\/04\/soft-shelled-or-rubber-eggs-causes-and.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esoft-shelled or brittle-shelled eggs\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENote: You want to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RxoCS5\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuy the sardines\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in spring water or plain oil with no salt added for your chickens. There's loads of nutrition in both the skin and bones, so be sure you're getting the whole fish. The bones are very soft, so there's no worry about your chickens choking on them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghC4QMUpkUo7n_4W8sZMHBxK7FArgNBUmXOhLZ3xbnVnybqjhTw7dyYcgU2m6Ps3mkdQj4vZDh3K8Jnx16Z2FulG2O_51yFF81eGqBREFViSB5PhOnsPnO4zt66Lq6qvz7hmfIF4WQc7uCdhp018ramXr_KwO4q0Fz0eriykt3uFDSw7MOLpZBXBFxnOk\/s962\/sardines%20for%20chickens%2013.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"962\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghC4QMUpkUo7n_4W8sZMHBxK7FArgNBUmXOhLZ3xbnVnybqjhTw7dyYcgU2m6Ps3mkdQj4vZDh3K8Jnx16Z2FulG2O_51yFF81eGqBREFViSB5PhOnsPnO4zt66Lq6qvz7hmfIF4WQc7uCdhp018ramXr_KwO4q0Fz0eriykt3uFDSw7MOLpZBXBFxnOk\/w532-h640\/sardines%20for%20chickens%2013.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHealth Benefits of Sardines\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHealth benefits of sardines include:\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOmega-3 fatty acids\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOmega-6 fatty acids\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECalcium\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProtein\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVitamin A\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVitamin B\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVitamin D\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIron\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOmega-3 Fatty Acids\u003C\/b\u003E support cardiovascular, brain and heart health. Chicks hatched from eggs laid by hens that are \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2021\/02\/the-benefits-of-flax-seed-and-omega-3.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efed supplemental Omega-3s\u003C\/a\u003E tend to be healthier as well.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOmega-6 Fatty Acids\u003C\/b\u003E improve skin and bone health and support the reproductive system.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECalcium \u003C\/b\u003Ehelps create strong eggshells and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2014\/04\/soft-shelled-or-rubber-eggs-causes-and.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eproduce the contractions needed to lay an egg\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EProtein \u003C\/b\u003Ehelps \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5884466\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emaintain healthy body weight\u003C\/a\u003E and keep the body strong. Adequate protein is needed for optimal laying.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVitamin A\u003C\/b\u003E helps with vision and also \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10215127\/#:~:text=Vitamin%20A%20supplementation%20(15%2C000%20IU,quality%20%5B64%2C65%5D.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eimproves egg production and quality.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Chickens that don't get enough Vitamin A won't lay well and the hatchability of their eggs will decrease.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVitamin B\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/poultrydvm.com\/drugs\/vitamin-b-complex#:~:text=Vitamin%20B%20complex%20are%20water,of%20the%20central%20nervous%20system.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esupports the nervous system\u003C\/a\u003E and aids digestion. Because the B vitamins are water-soluble and not stored in the body, it's important that chickens get a steady supply in their diet.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVitamin D\u003C\/b\u003E helps with calcium absorption, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0032579119578816#:~:text=Vitamin%20D%20plays%20a%20major,et%20al.%2C%202003).\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eimproves eggshell quality\u003C\/a\u003E and skin quality. Since \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/birdsupplies.com\/blogs\/news\/the-role-of-vitamin-d-in-feather-plucking-birds-and-how-to-help-your-bird\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echickens can't manufacture their own Vitamin D\u003C\/a\u003E, they need to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2021\/04\/why-chickens-need-sunshine.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eget it from sunlight\u003C\/a\u003E or the foods they eat.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIron \u003C\/b\u003Eis important for metabolism and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S003257911958021X#:~:text=Iron%20(Fe)%20is%20one%20of,et%20al.%2C%202014).\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eproper oxygen supply in a chicken's body\u003C\/a\u003E. Iron also aids the immune system. Without enough iron, a chicken will get lethargic and lose their appetite.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EClearly there are lots of health benefits in a tin of sardines! And since I wasn't planning on eating any, our chickens would be the recipients.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEikI5D7IZfw2yMtAU3vB0-rwSS5h4MIdNUAFQzkl2C-NmH-8MhA5gYH9Cbx4F-ZBwfPnUCSIwHY9IwQ5mxlwVos3lt3V7HNo22wBO0ehKnOhMElGDngAQtS9JMyBK2uposvMJX4inaV66IKq6CxYsne6X2F-tKVFsFZEbRMjEWinOVBy7YW1ZtGpRS4ilA\/s1174\/sardines%20for%20chickens%201.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1174\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEikI5D7IZfw2yMtAU3vB0-rwSS5h4MIdNUAFQzkl2C-NmH-8MhA5gYH9Cbx4F-ZBwfPnUCSIwHY9IwQ5mxlwVos3lt3V7HNo22wBO0ehKnOhMElGDngAQtS9JMyBK2uposvMJX4inaV66IKq6CxYsne6X2F-tKVFsFZEbRMjEWinOVBy7YW1ZtGpRS4ilA\/w436-h640\/sardines%20for%20chickens%201.jpg\" width=\"436\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EGirl Dinner: Sardine Salad for Chickens\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESo here's what I decided to do. I made my chickens a beautiful \"girl dinner\" - a salad with spinach, nasturtium, garlic, apple cider vinegar, olive oil and sardines! And they absolutely loved it!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThey went for the sardines first, but they ended up cleaning the plate.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThey love nasturtium (which is \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/04\/pumpkin-soup-nasturtiums-natural.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethought to work as a natural wormer\u003C\/a\u003E by the way), the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/01\/holistic-trinity-acv-garlic-and-de.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eapple cider vinegar has great respiratory benefits\u003C\/a\u003E for them, and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2017\/03\/garlic-infused-apple-cider-vinegar-for.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egarlic is great for their immune systems\u003C\/a\u003E (also can help with parasites). Leafy greens are a favorite of course, although \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2014\/06\/the-danger-of-feeding-too-much-spinach.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etoo much spinach can be a problem,\u003C\/a\u003E so that's definitely an occasional treat for them.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBut think about feeding your chickens some sardines this fall to help them with their molting and give them a treat that they will really love - that's really good for them.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi_xLVTopu4Je1tPMUx7HOpvhpJ35KKsKXe1hLEmVXPXfqBEUjvUHMHaiA9kqfSPj-nJMjRtw-yr_xkxzXiVLFDjIhQ2cWozWCqABT4Imz0o9eJrsXT_zou9TkLXukYmVJpJbhkCb2xaSDMvTdFGSml9vUmbBlSqQ2_RqHvrSntV3_N5ifhE44vKpwn4GA\/s977\/sardines%20for%20chickens%206.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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It's also a great source of carotenoids which make \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2020\/01\/what-makes-egg-yolks-orange.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enice orange egg yolks\u003C\/a\u003E as well as cucurbitacin, which is thought to be a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/04\/pumpkin-soup-nasturtiums-natural.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enatural wormer for poultry.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWatermelon also has the highest levels of the antioxidant lycopene compared to any other food.\u0026nbsp; Lycopene helps to decrease the risk of cancer and heart disease.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgsy8iPNHh-ULkAwQl1ocXVFcj4c7RyXCwMdZkMdUqllpyzMQ2gufipNOk8ZN-JfxqpHMLhZJy7v9pqtFq9IQDG1PXQ-Z-O2fCPeIfGSqm4Ps8KAMWH0f_N1opOiS5eY024e5Mad8rhwGxBOpkwFTTeiinaU0n4TNp8uR1iWRGxvvgK0uPLQ-kQeLL6\/s1050\/watermelon%20plant.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1050\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgsy8iPNHh-ULkAwQl1ocXVFcj4c7RyXCwMdZkMdUqllpyzMQ2gufipNOk8ZN-JfxqpHMLhZJy7v9pqtFq9IQDG1PXQ-Z-O2fCPeIfGSqm4Ps8KAMWH0f_N1opOiS5eY024e5Mad8rhwGxBOpkwFTTeiinaU0n4TNp8uR1iWRGxvvgK0uPLQ-kQeLL6\/w488-h640\/watermelon%20plant.jpg\" width=\"488\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWatermelon is one of my chickens’ (and ducks!) favorite treats. The entire plant is edible for chickens. They’ll eat the flesh, seeds and even the rind.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course you can feed watermelon to your chickens just by cutting it in half and letting them nibble at it. You definitely won't hear any complaints from them!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhE3_iZ98fQ-tPjE89Q6rtqteWP40RVI6va7U5QbHy1QVVn6PKGJyFhOsAD8cUCcgPGaGGQTKRF_SvQPD0v9PaUNG-LJPGE3cx_SjWMrnZP3kuRmDdKxw0kBBzbnZVXWABUV8yzZZPhNl6CHk2DQuDChNr3ZEbk5K14euRyDFJwuLwKDn9MfzEiyBY4\/s1114\/chickens-eating-watermelon-1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1114\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhE3_iZ98fQ-tPjE89Q6rtqteWP40RVI6va7U5QbHy1QVVn6PKGJyFhOsAD8cUCcgPGaGGQTKRF_SvQPD0v9PaUNG-LJPGE3cx_SjWMrnZP3kuRmDdKxw0kBBzbnZVXWABUV8yzZZPhNl6CHk2DQuDChNr3ZEbk5K14euRyDFJwuLwKDn9MfzEiyBY4\/w460-h640\/chickens-eating-watermelon-1.jpg\" width=\"460\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr, if you have been following me for any length of time, you know that you can get fancy. Watermelon Slushies are one of my favorite hydrating warm weather treats for my flock.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt’s really important to do what you can to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/03\/beating-heat.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ekeep your flock cool in the summer.\u003C\/a\u003E Chickens don’t have the ability to sweat like humans and other mammals do. Instead, they expel their body heat through their comb and pant to stay cool.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey don’t handle heat well at all, and once the temperatures start to climb above 65 degrees, they start wishing it were cooler. And once temperatures hit 85 degrees F or so, they really start to feel the effects.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the warm months, there are several things you can do to help alleviate heat stress:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProvide lots of shady areas\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMinimize their stress (i.e. no kids or other pets chasing them)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBe sure they have a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2018\/10\/chicken-coops-101-drafts-vs-ventilation.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewell-ventilated coop\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProvide cool, fresh water\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOffer \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-homemade-electrolytes-for.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eelectrolytes\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOffer water-laden foods like cucumbers and watermelon\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjC7RD3GscsrzO5dtwRzuCh284xJfKF29avYDMMPAguLxGiiQA0WSQVYDYmGHCmN3AX57SAm2Izu_8EwOjMKMisbyMv-_X0YutkhEecD0Xs0FkhVyeOMS_jyPwbjvmRWY2JHx28anfN1bEExl5IzNecpaRdCyubuVXN-BUc7m80GcHw66omELFY-hr3\/s1068\/chickens%20eating%20watermelon.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjC7RD3GscsrzO5dtwRzuCh284xJfKF29avYDMMPAguLxGiiQA0WSQVYDYmGHCmN3AX57SAm2Izu_8EwOjMKMisbyMv-_X0YutkhEecD0Xs0FkhVyeOMS_jyPwbjvmRWY2JHx28anfN1bEExl5IzNecpaRdCyubuVXN-BUc7m80GcHw66omELFY-hr3\/w480-h640\/chickens%20eating%20watermelon.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to providing shade and ice water,\u0026nbsp; etc. I like to take it one step further and make Watermelon Slushies for my chickens in the summer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWatermelon is a food with an extremely high water content - around 92%. And then also adding some fresh herbs adds some great nutritional benefits as well, since all the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2014\/02\/common-herbs-and-their-health-benefits.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eculinary herbs are packed with nutrients.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo watermelon slushies provide not only essential fluids on a hot day, but also other nutrients which are beneficial since chickens tend not to eat as much when it's hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEit5uxKcsKdYcxwuv3y4jN2OszY3BJXz_b29Q4HBD88ycsDLXBM9lf35LVBRXCfvXiUuEGA0o3xwXFrrAqD0OvqOjrLKYLnc1Fob7M4xa16Ix5TukxDOL2FAMFyliZ5x0VeeINddV50NlL4Hh3yUI9Jr2psPx9n-SvzKi27qFQhaGmUOY6LaPBNz1pJ\/s1493\/watermelon%20slushie%20for%20chickens%207.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1493\" data-original-width=\"1001\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEit5uxKcsKdYcxwuv3y4jN2OszY3BJXz_b29Q4HBD88ycsDLXBM9lf35LVBRXCfvXiUuEGA0o3xwXFrrAqD0OvqOjrLKYLnc1Fob7M4xa16Ix5TukxDOL2FAMFyliZ5x0VeeINddV50NlL4Hh3yUI9Jr2psPx9n-SvzKi27qFQhaGmUOY6LaPBNz1pJ\/w430-h640\/watermelon%20slushie%20for%20chickens%207.jpg\" width=\"430\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWatermelon Slushies for Chickens\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat you Need |\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOne watermelon of any size halved and insides scooped out\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHandful of ice cubes\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHandful of fresh mint, basil, parsley or other herb, plus more for garnish\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat you Do |\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPurée the watermelon flesh, seeds, ice and herbs until smooth. Pour the soup evenly into each watermelon half (or in a dish or bowl).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGarnish with additional herb leaves, if desired.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EServe the watermelon slushie immediately in a shady spot.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOptional: Add some fresh berries, or even some electrolytes like Pedialyte or your own \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-homemade-electrolytes-for.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehomemade electrolytes.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Don't have any watermelon? You can make Cantaloupe or Honeydew Slushies instead!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjpTJW8J1vsQU8Vv35ZRo_vH85efZk0foNgrlxiO0pbERP8oBk8Rk1ZjfCIqs1Z3bXDpPwc0o-iXxrmEgJseVYgR2pQ426yvtH5BYNRNYSEwocn24POVMVhICLnxRA2LIu44dhI1_YRJ3HmAPvbnN8qSi7vY2Oxf1wtJmCHq-PTYiYHZ-mpzxz8YwK5\/s1440\/watermelon%20slushie%20for%20chickens%204.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"929\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjpTJW8J1vsQU8Vv35ZRo_vH85efZk0foNgrlxiO0pbERP8oBk8Rk1ZjfCIqs1Z3bXDpPwc0o-iXxrmEgJseVYgR2pQ426yvtH5BYNRNYSEwocn24POVMVhICLnxRA2LIu44dhI1_YRJ3HmAPvbnN8qSi7vY2Oxf1wtJmCHq-PTYiYHZ-mpzxz8YwK5\/w412-h640\/watermelon%20slushie%20for%20chickens%204.jpg\" width=\"412\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHFqRVrQ5WtwFF0yvmTazG-iNMK318AXjahJYxuZoMU_89Cg3KG46L0oQMqbsKSjDNRQNW8vycZxToRiOzQwQpPI1epRHA1sTYFqnXkMjg9wwFG6pCbjLY5iounyRBMm92upvhh_HP58X3WMzvx9okKpXaUa8M3mQcBTCok39OESwg26gGmsHGmejq\/s1136\/watermelon%20slushie%20for%20chickens%203.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1136\" data-original-width=\"769\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHFqRVrQ5WtwFF0yvmTazG-iNMK318AXjahJYxuZoMU_89Cg3KG46L0oQMqbsKSjDNRQNW8vycZxToRiOzQwQpPI1epRHA1sTYFqnXkMjg9wwFG6pCbjLY5iounyRBMm92upvhh_HP58X3WMzvx9okKpXaUa8M3mQcBTCok39OESwg26gGmsHGmejq\/w434-h640\/watermelon%20slushie%20for%20chickens%203.jpg\" width=\"434\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhWJbIEs-5HOmK1sMqmy-h_nofpZKEVORJ38bOIu9e6BfGGfoGurGNpdZD0jZBYFO0C5GTrOsK92V0y3sSxc8ZdvSWdp-mZv8EqCK91ZmonMYB6t73cDIWeuDxhHdZa87blC7r2Mewah1t7Tt-eX-naXWehseuDZGerhHH_Dagvj93zkL1Gg70Chkgb\/s1147\/watermelon%20slushie%20for%20chickens%202.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1147\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhWJbIEs-5HOmK1sMqmy-h_nofpZKEVORJ38bOIu9e6BfGGfoGurGNpdZD0jZBYFO0C5GTrOsK92V0y3sSxc8ZdvSWdp-mZv8EqCK91ZmonMYB6t73cDIWeuDxhHdZa87blC7r2Mewah1t7Tt-eX-naXWehseuDZGerhHH_Dagvj93zkL1Gg70Chkgb\/w446-h640\/watermelon%20slushie%20for%20chickens%202.jpg\" width=\"446\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce your chickens have eaten all the slushie, you can continue to refill the watermelon halves with fresh cool water for them to enjoy.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERemember, keeping your chickens cool in the summer is extremely critical. Chicks and chickens of all ages will enjoy nibbling on fresh watermelon or slurping a Watermelon Slushie.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjAHAEUoL8PiP4vLAcJNYMMMJIVxeffjTMqto_8dKNZCjtGu4TxojVMPesQwg3Epb9SjzBN09XayLeZu94c02DXgeWqRzO7hQ4MrBxiAevaE9Y3ou6mSi4MkmHaG-5H6hUzuBDua_LL5v1XH6GTan9ucF_u5p4ySnhge1xlcYSHfpxaMOAWIr7TnP_b\/s1075\/watermelon%20slushie%20for%20chickens%206.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1075\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjAHAEUoL8PiP4vLAcJNYMMMJIVxeffjTMqto_8dKNZCjtGu4TxojVMPesQwg3Epb9SjzBN09XayLeZu94c02DXgeWqRzO7hQ4MrBxiAevaE9Y3ou6mSi4MkmHaG-5H6hUzuBDua_LL5v1XH6GTan9ucF_u5p4ySnhge1xlcYSHfpxaMOAWIr7TnP_b\/w476-h640\/watermelon%20slushie%20for%20chickens%206.jpg\" width=\"476\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEged92x4nkHJQ42SetSJWN9fia6yloMwvBOqwJOhInSmKreXfMKWLzOlSN6RSFTZjjXKQlvO2ufXST9z7ewsI8y3h7z6E3bVWAaKvcKaG0Ip-B5HZ28Vca3kykyyeHF2Bpo2wRgLm2PaVUCXUA96DvsvmC5mEc1RClHFA89IaJTxjViaDdOICRnUA5X\/s1290\/watermelon%20slushie%20for%20chickens%205.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1290\" data-original-width=\"951\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEged92x4nkHJQ42SetSJWN9fia6yloMwvBOqwJOhInSmKreXfMKWLzOlSN6RSFTZjjXKQlvO2ufXST9z7ewsI8y3h7z6E3bVWAaKvcKaG0Ip-B5HZ28Vca3kykyyeHF2Bpo2wRgLm2PaVUCXUA96DvsvmC5mEc1RClHFA89IaJTxjViaDdOICRnUA5X\/w472-h640\/watermelon%20slushie%20for%20chickens%205.jpg\" width=\"472\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEven if you don’t make your flock any Watermelon Slushies, they will enjoy plain watermelon slices on a hot day. 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They add not only a pop of green on the plate and a bit of delicious crunch, they're also packed with nutrients and anti-oxidants.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBut they're not only for people. Your chickens will love them too!\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow (and Why) to Sprout Microgreens for your Chickens in 5 Days\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMicrogreens are easy to sprout and will be ready to share with your flock in just 5 days (although \"true\" microgreens do require a bit longer of a growing period to grow their first true leaves).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBut regardless of what you call them, I like to grow them for my girls especially in the winter when they don't have any fresh grass or weeds to eat. It provides them lots of the nutrients they would get from free ranging.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiFBdSqga28J0FkJ5rQwWlz05qw8NUCS8dnlRI6911UzDVrV6N5huF_kVN4yuyBpxprYUAy20wRNqzQwjmSZGugWflK-w5wxEeeXzibgk7ET6dXQwL-nVWXHe-6mtRG_W3ZicOO_jys4L6dK-Ne9FJdomKTaJdh9OfIEwCloYk36QcOzDyyPGuXQfEW\/s1104\/sprouts%208.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1104\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiFBdSqga28J0FkJ5rQwWlz05qw8NUCS8dnlRI6911UzDVrV6N5huF_kVN4yuyBpxprYUAy20wRNqzQwjmSZGugWflK-w5wxEeeXzibgk7ET6dXQwL-nVWXHe-6mtRG_W3ZicOO_jys4L6dK-Ne9FJdomKTaJdh9OfIEwCloYk36QcOzDyyPGuXQfEW\/w464-h640\/sprouts%208.jpg\" width=\"464\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhy Sprout Microgreens for your Chickens\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBecause they are so small and compact, microgreens are literally \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/microgreens\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epacked with nutrition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Studies have shown that microgreens can contain up to 9 times the nutritional value of the fully grown plants and up to 40 times the vitamins and anti-oxidants, so why not grow some for your chickens and ducks?\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EYou'll \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2020\/05\/12-ways-to-save-money-on-chicken-feed.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esave a little money on chicken feed\u003C\/a\u003E by feeding microgreens because the seeds are inexpensive and just a few tablespoons will make a whole tray of sprouts.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBut the best reason is that your chickens and ducks will LOVE them!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESo why sprout microgreens?\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Epacked with nutrition for your flock\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Esaves money on feed\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eonly takes 5 days\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Echickens love them\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow to Sprout Microgreens for your Chickens\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMicrogreens are super easy to sprout. You don't need any dirt and you don't even need to set them in the sun. Pretty much anything will sprout, so experiment with all different kinds of seeds or grains.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI like to use a mix of seeds including:\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;alfalfa\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ebroccoli\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eradish\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eclover\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI included the link to the mix I use at the bottom of this post, but you can use any combination of seeds you want or can also try \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2019\/08\/save-money-on-chicken-feed-by-sprouting.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esprouting any leftover veggie seeds\u003C\/a\u003E you didn't plant in your garden.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EYou only need a tablespoon or two to get started.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi8QHV4X_oJAQcBXmIO4ispdNi6yDMVr-SRYos_KUAwngYc1Xvm7z2fs2u31u9HS4u12cr37bE7zLSrQVe7YgRsKwyZy5-wLwpJ-B0ug8oeXKtsJCc5Kq5iUAyvT1EUvzb2uHMxpHv19OANODY54sz90y-uPydvILjWNBUJxqy5Xvhj7BL3Sv7x52zH\/s1117\/sprouts%205.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1117\" data-original-width=\"782\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi8QHV4X_oJAQcBXmIO4ispdNi6yDMVr-SRYos_KUAwngYc1Xvm7z2fs2u31u9HS4u12cr37bE7zLSrQVe7YgRsKwyZy5-wLwpJ-B0ug8oeXKtsJCc5Kq5iUAyvT1EUvzb2uHMxpHv19OANODY54sz90y-uPydvILjWNBUJxqy5Xvhj7BL3Sv7x52zH\/w448-h640\/sprouts%205.jpg\" width=\"448\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDay 1\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EPour your seeds into a casserole dish or tray. Add water to completely cover them and let them sit overnight on the counter.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgR8WsoDhO2TSCv8tg_ogGWg0KZp-NvLdKgvo85KJdqNWkyxBKsjqgBW7D2sjtsZYN0C7riZ-_WH0CtJikOiL7ZAr1le8zcmvixLQbx21dCHIrR2AVUgqWYQglU4K16cTwLTvQEtc1g-yQvXusM5p5ShLR-xFD7Pk6kM887Ysnp6dUtKPUoq3imx1tj\/s1178\/sprouts%202.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1178\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgR8WsoDhO2TSCv8tg_ogGWg0KZp-NvLdKgvo85KJdqNWkyxBKsjqgBW7D2sjtsZYN0C7riZ-_WH0CtJikOiL7ZAr1le8zcmvixLQbx21dCHIrR2AVUgqWYQglU4K16cTwLTvQEtc1g-yQvXusM5p5ShLR-xFD7Pk6kM887Ysnp6dUtKPUoq3imx1tj\/w434-h640\/sprouts%202.jpg\" width=\"434\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EDay 2\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDrain the water (I pour the seeds into a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3m1wn57\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efine mesh strainer\u003C\/a\u003E), rinse the seeds and drain well. Spread the seeds back out in a single layer in the tray. Repeat in the evening.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EYou might already notice some of the seeds have split and are starting to grow!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhTuZL-F6RTGl60gFD-JRk14TZ86_Q-3xY3tjRQ6uQMkswFzqaHYbrKsYBYaqyYbX9-PHQ8Z7LUFbHOyTgYGEKz9HZx85PvV5K-ZxU5RN8vye3QhUO8hUXTujAOOQjFC3rZMyVVvi4Yon358-XqEzWnuI-4vonSIdqbfky5_9_aNgB267A-JVPyv0S\/s1158\/sprouts%203.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1158\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhTuZL-F6RTGl60gFD-JRk14TZ86_Q-3xY3tjRQ6uQMkswFzqaHYbrKsYBYaqyYbX9-PHQ8Z7LUFbHOyTgYGEKz9HZx85PvV5K-ZxU5RN8vye3QhUO8hUXTujAOOQjFC3rZMyVVvi4Yon358-XqEzWnuI-4vonSIdqbfky5_9_aNgB267A-JVPyv0S\/w442-h640\/sprouts%203.jpg\" width=\"442\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDay 3\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERinse, drain and repeat a second time in the evening.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EYou definitely should see some sprouting going on by now!\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqJoJzffakyNoGMRu9G98aGxWd2h4QWuj92qgImvr0dPXb3cg_vBajrolELKxDfhgJUW2eufweServbmf6X5nTPHkVwDAbO8B-QxpNlat5ag__n4nMqHlcAW88sRR1iATs4iJ3soMMt4Qm6AanRECcwPGeDKodiTGRG_mEBS7j-vH-cV_j4aHXkkMS\/s1124\/sprouts%204.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1124\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqJoJzffakyNoGMRu9G98aGxWd2h4QWuj92qgImvr0dPXb3cg_vBajrolELKxDfhgJUW2eufweServbmf6X5nTPHkVwDAbO8B-QxpNlat5ag__n4nMqHlcAW88sRR1iATs4iJ3soMMt4Qm6AanRECcwPGeDKodiTGRG_mEBS7j-vH-cV_j4aHXkkMS\/w456-h640\/sprouts%204.jpg\" width=\"456\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDay 4\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERepeat Day 3.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAlmost ready!\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgOYtSnuBoAItWsQ5gFFZIVOORJGJFxiTuRyMbUgZwY6Wk1-eqzcfELom4Q3kod0UDdTwofWIpZd_xpVtlhcWnTTU3fZ_PhMnnzuQp9MaEaoKDUN_Z10d_qTWlke4_fNoLaP54O1uvfpylgSum_gzrIwsK1CvgbGiHGr5hHhE79GluPTEj098G2xuLm\/s1142\/sprouts%206.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1142\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgOYtSnuBoAItWsQ5gFFZIVOORJGJFxiTuRyMbUgZwY6Wk1-eqzcfELom4Q3kod0UDdTwofWIpZd_xpVtlhcWnTTU3fZ_PhMnnzuQp9MaEaoKDUN_Z10d_qTWlke4_fNoLaP54O1uvfpylgSum_gzrIwsK1CvgbGiHGr5hHhE79GluPTEj098G2xuLm\/w448-h640\/sprouts%206.jpg\" width=\"448\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDay 5\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERepeat Day 3.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBy now you definitely should be seeing nice bright green little leaves on your sprouted microgreen seeds. You can go ahead and feed them to your chickens and start another batch, or let them go a few more days.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhmp81n-gDky2_EvH79izFneq8nwAusl0sMCNsF6qSzzru1XD36ecd6jGAkJ_68CgTYa9rxZyM1fLnmMsIMW25AQndkauvb_uiRGOR0Zz23GN-u03Jmf4awnundFfoqSbAsy0R4vGdCkXv7DzT0uAzAqIYx4xB8_cv-v4Hdm_S-AxAGxhO97AMEP9-h\/s1104\/sprouts%208.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1104\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhmp81n-gDky2_EvH79izFneq8nwAusl0sMCNsF6qSzzru1XD36ecd6jGAkJ_68CgTYa9rxZyM1fLnmMsIMW25AQndkauvb_uiRGOR0Zz23GN-u03Jmf4awnundFfoqSbAsy0R4vGdCkXv7DzT0uAzAqIYx4xB8_cv-v4Hdm_S-AxAGxhO97AMEP9-h\/w464-h640\/sprouts%208.jpg\" width=\"464\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESprouting Tips:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe key is to drain the seeds well each day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou don't need to set the tray in the sun. The kitchen counter is fine.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YTb30d\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThis\u003C\/a\u003E is what I used.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YTb30d\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"772\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiUOQeHrrpLJJNVOt9K08AY8JsWzHvgx_W0JvqbMKB8Nj8ChRqWpeT-mBc6JeKv7J1Ba4nP83cjSPAziH5IEY2mNeRx3x__hCTnjALKJBBxdJEUIODDQC-phbZaxTp9UVUqyn6bbW6LC0VSoKo_g1ErZIThnef_HMwFZBdaytVPPy60_7vllIjZaqVX\/s320\/sprouts%2010.jpg\" width=\"274\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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While they have taste receptors for \"bitter\", \"salty\" and \"sour\" like we do, they lack the receptors for \"sweet\" and \"spicy\". \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ducksinfo.com\/can-ducks-eat-peppers\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESame goes for ducks.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo they can (and will) happily eat all kinds of spicy foods without a problem.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjXTlUb8__4vw9TD796TgbNqfjd7R7NNHKfyM-lxF89IS1zVOoymhEWNbVaSYCe9FXjRslqAVUJVNnh0Z5urZuKKqG3m2ifNZ33PZDehDYcUTOBAScQEH-aDkcxSFGvfrt1vMFx_0WkhqwvegOwnv4lYXaZrCLPZJd_qnGODkI7Qwi87ux0QQxZ2YrD\/s1079\/can%20chickens%20eat%20%20cayenne%20pepper%2012.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1079\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjXTlUb8__4vw9TD796TgbNqfjd7R7NNHKfyM-lxF89IS1zVOoymhEWNbVaSYCe9FXjRslqAVUJVNnh0Z5urZuKKqG3m2ifNZ33PZDehDYcUTOBAScQEH-aDkcxSFGvfrt1vMFx_0WkhqwvegOwnv4lYXaZrCLPZJd_qnGODkI7Qwi87ux0QQxZ2YrD\/w474-h640\/can%20chickens%20eat%20%20cayenne%20pepper%2012.jpg\" width=\"474\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECayenne Pepper and your Chickens\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpicy foods your chickens might enjoy include:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ejalapeno peppers\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Echili peppers\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ewhole or ground peppercorns\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ehot pepper flakes\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ecayenne pepper\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese foods contain capsaicin which is the component in the plants that makes our eyes water, throat burn and makes us break out in a sweat. Chickens, however, will be unaffected.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJwQ620x5jfTYJGAAJgtM3w4E2_dQfmP8ayRspGKpx5UA8Piwjf31J4i_6gvRcxs6k3mCvYtnU4RLybmK1IM2JyMorZN81mdaYrup9IluplfdpAhkZDolMCtxHS-VDUzQGqTEI1zHprPO_eZ8T7XwCEJsAQVANRBt5r8_zOrK_2UfLFz_lWOqgygFk\/s1039\/can%20wild%20birds%20eat%20cayenne%20pepper.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1039\" data-original-width=\"808\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJwQ620x5jfTYJGAAJgtM3w4E2_dQfmP8ayRspGKpx5UA8Piwjf31J4i_6gvRcxs6k3mCvYtnU4RLybmK1IM2JyMorZN81mdaYrup9IluplfdpAhkZDolMCtxHS-VDUzQGqTEI1zHprPO_eZ8T7XwCEJsAQVANRBt5r8_zOrK_2UfLFz_lWOqgygFk\/w498-h640\/can%20wild%20birds%20eat%20cayenne%20pepper.jpg\" width=\"498\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECayenne Pepper and Wild Birds\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, this trait doesn't just apply to chickens, it's also true for wild birds. While they\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/res.125.suppl_1.299\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epossess the TRPV1 receptor\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which is responsible for allowing a being to feel the effects spicy foods, it doesn't get activated when they eat foods such cayenne pepper or hot pepper flakes, like ours does.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut just because chickens can't feel the effects of the spice, should you be feeding them cayenne pepper?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI say yes. Adding cayenne pepper to your chickens' diet (in the winter specifically) has some pretty spectacular benefits.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh3FxISzoK9NUh3_zXkfeksxwafedOg17DHcmIRYzTyBGyVaaE3hWvBVWCrtU0l8d72R0Te9ri-LlCzFLnnEJ6Th5iUcCXspObmEhT3IRkpkvueeAIqrXGNnB96TO0LseaFrcW4TR7CDLIOYyTyds4SgQCKmf96iPHlCDxRX_WgqzuUseWUUEUg_STY\/s1135\/can%20chickens%20eat%20cayenne%205.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1135\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh3FxISzoK9NUh3_zXkfeksxwafedOg17DHcmIRYzTyBGyVaaE3hWvBVWCrtU0l8d72R0Te9ri-LlCzFLnnEJ6Th5iUcCXspObmEhT3IRkpkvueeAIqrXGNnB96TO0LseaFrcW4TR7CDLIOYyTyds4SgQCKmf96iPHlCDxRX_WgqzuUseWUUEUg_STY\/w452-h640\/can%20chickens%20eat%20cayenne%205.jpg\" width=\"452\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E5 Reasons to Feed Cayenne Pepper to your Chickens\u003C\/h2\u003EHere are five reasons to feed cayenne pepper to your chickens. While not entirely supported by science (I mean, what really is when it comes to raising chickens?), there's no harm in feeding cayenne pepper to your chickens, so there's only an upside to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2015\/05\/spice-up-your-chicken-keeping-for.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esprinkling some spice into their feed\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EKeep Rodents out of your Chicken Feed with Cayenne Pepper\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not just humans who feel the burn of spicy foods.\u0026nbsp; Other animals can't tolerate the fiery spice of the capsaicin.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd in fact, wild bird seed companies sometimes \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EiaPrt\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eadd cayenne pepper to their seed mixes\u003C\/a\u003E to keep squirrels, chipmunks and other rodents from eating all the bird seed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe mammals won't want to eat the spice-covered seeds, while the chickadees, blue jays, woodpeckers and other wild birds happily feed all winter long.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2018\/10\/how-to-keep-mice-out-of-your-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eif you have a rodent problem\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in your chicken coop or are tired of chipmunks sneaking in to eat your chicken feed, try mixing in some cayenne pepper into it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut there are other reasons to feed cayenne pepper to your chickens.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi9F0ebXIlwoUhKAZHG4RC_4MJSMZFP5V2tlyQgjScMhsh3NupSPVYq4dogFiD7-hlXpkquPctDAr0p217EU9DaYYEatQqv6_rtk78sPnVvXFSTRNs9JjFMkNfmZBWcDcpyUtewHlKAY6Gf7dqQDMUKcMtY_jOcQncWyF8TN42DOjka9wRavgTBaM0m\/s1097\/can%20chickens%20eat%20cayenne%207.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1097\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi9F0ebXIlwoUhKAZHG4RC_4MJSMZFP5V2tlyQgjScMhsh3NupSPVYq4dogFiD7-hlXpkquPctDAr0p217EU9DaYYEatQqv6_rtk78sPnVvXFSTRNs9JjFMkNfmZBWcDcpyUtewHlKAY6Gf7dqQDMUKcMtY_jOcQncWyF8TN42DOjka9wRavgTBaM0m\/w466-h640\/can%20chickens%20eat%20cayenne%207.jpg\" width=\"466\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBattle Bacteria with Cayenne Pepper\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile capsaicin won't kill bacteria, it has been shown in studies to disperse it. Chickens fed capsaicin ended up with the bacteria in their bodies broken down into smaller groups that weren't as strong and less able to create harmful infections.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo adding cayenne pepper to your flock’s diet could help them to fight off bacterial infections and stay healthier.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn another study, in an effort to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/11\/s-is-for-salmonella_13.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efight salmonella\u003C\/a\u003E, which can be present in poultry flocks both commercial and backyard, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newscientist.com\/article\/dn1171-chilli-eating-chickens-repel-bacteria\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eresearchers at Virginia Tech University\u003C\/a\u003E fed a half of a group of chickens capsaicin and then dosed all the birds with salmonella bacteria.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe chickens fed the capsaicin were then tested and it was found that compared to the control group not fed the capsaicin, half of those fed the spicy additive no longer had the salmonella bacteria in their internal organs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome people claim that cayenne pepper will also flush internal parasites\/worms from the body. But again, I couldn't find any actual studies to back up that\u0026nbsp; claim.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjbbMDERU4nTy6I7jula2hdCiyprGvWXModcK5rNGG6vZ1o1B_4N4E-Bkz8cmCihDeRihxDjPi5mnW5M6i3dKU9BDhOJ8yVajjrLMKyyciU85bCP7ZXBtSLMGuNlYwHyNXX0XDtEbAW3vP6hYNXGvVWzRYqJi7FhSIGXAL9Sd5z1CXoFdUeCREgdAdq\/s1162\/can%20chickens%20eat%20cayenne%20pepper%2013.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1162\" data-original-width=\"892\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjbbMDERU4nTy6I7jula2hdCiyprGvWXModcK5rNGG6vZ1o1B_4N4E-Bkz8cmCihDeRihxDjPi5mnW5M6i3dKU9BDhOJ8yVajjrLMKyyciU85bCP7ZXBtSLMGuNlYwHyNXX0XDtEbAW3vP6hYNXGvVWzRYqJi7FhSIGXAL9Sd5z1CXoFdUeCREgdAdq\/w492-h640\/can%20chickens%20eat%20cayenne%20pepper%2013.jpg\" width=\"492\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EGet Dark Orange Egg Yolks with Cayenne Pepper\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECayenne pepper and other foods containing the carotenoid xanthophyll work to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2020\/01\/what-makes-egg-yolks-orange.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emake nice dark orange egg yolks\u003C\/a\u003E in the eggs the hens who eat the foods lay.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pigment in the foods hens eat passes through to their egg yolks with any excess stored in the hens' feet and beaks.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIncrease Circulation and Prevent Frostbite with Cayenne Pepper\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome old-timers and others claim that adding cayenne pepper to a flock's diet keeps the hens laying right through the winter \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/10\/burning-candle-at-both-ends.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewith no added light in their coop\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile I've never seen any studies to definitively confirm this other than anecdotal evidence, cayenne pepper does help to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and increase blood flow to the extremities which can \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2019\/01\/7-simple-ways-to-prevent-frostbite-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehelp to prevent frostbite\u003C\/a\u003E on combs, wattles and toes in the winter.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo adding some cayenne pepper to your chickens' daily feed in the winter especially isn't a bad idea.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECayenne pepper also\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/8-benefits-of-cayenne-pepper\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eprovides lots of health benefits\u003C\/a\u003E for humans and animals. It can help aid in digestion, boost immune system health, increase iron absorption and also provide a good amount of Vitamins A, B and C plus potassium and magnesium.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECapsaicin is also an antioxidant.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEga3hRgT5r7F2GqU50CzEOxiDUCXNAVffLEM0qgQ3TAumxNLwC7bmrfGKUOwm18EP0j32-5W9bkIPZeL23DymYVMEL73ixlaWgm4t8Cthu1NX7l7ENh5LG741mddfgIJA-HQWUCQjGsBqA_WA9lHpng3YfBWN3xRl4HJdkUuOMW7Zhn09_RfAIQ_03p\/s1025\/can%20chickens%20eat%20cayenne%20pepper%2011.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1025\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEga3hRgT5r7F2GqU50CzEOxiDUCXNAVffLEM0qgQ3TAumxNLwC7bmrfGKUOwm18EP0j32-5W9bkIPZeL23DymYVMEL73ixlaWgm4t8Cthu1NX7l7ENh5LG741mddfgIJA-HQWUCQjGsBqA_WA9lHpng3YfBWN3xRl4HJdkUuOMW7Zhn09_RfAIQ_03p\/w500-h640\/can%20chickens%20eat%20cayenne%20pepper%2011.jpg\" width=\"500\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow to Feed Cayenne Pepper to your Chickens\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo now that I've convinced you that feeding cayenne pepper to your chickens is a good idea, you might be wondering exactly how to feed them?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo here are some suggestions for feeding cayenne pepper:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Esprinkle cayenne pepper over their dry feed\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eadd some water to their dry feed and mix in some cayenne pepper\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2015\/03\/how-to-save-money-fermenting.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eferment some feed\u003C\/a\u003E and add cayenne pepper\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Emix some cayenne pepper into scrambled eggs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Emix some cayenne pepper into \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2016\/12\/oatmeal-for-chickens.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewarm oatmeal\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eadd some cayenne pepper to their \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2019\/10\/the-ultimate-chicken-scratch-grain.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Escratch grains\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Euse cayenne pepper in \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2013\/01\/homemade-suet-warming-chicken-treat.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esuet cakes\u003C\/a\u003E or a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2013\/11\/flock-block-knock-off-homemade-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehomemade flock block\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow Much Cayenne Pepper Should you Feed to your Chickens\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI've not found definitive studies that state exactly how much cayenne pepper is most beneficial for chickens. But like other supplements, I would say that \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4093037\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eabout 1%\u003C\/a\u003E would be effective.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo just a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for a small flock or a few teaspoons for a medium flock every few days should do the trick!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo don't hesitate to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2015\/05\/spice-up-your-chicken-keeping-for.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshare spicy foods with your flock\u003C\/a\u003E! 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That lack of daylight signals to chickens (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2017\/08\/ducks-molt-too.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eand ducks\u003C\/a\u003E) that it's time to grow in nice new feathers to help them stay warm through the winter.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EProtein-Rich Fall Treats for Chickens\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6985464\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echicken feathers are around 90% protein\u003C\/a\u003E, it requires lots of protein for them to not only regrow a new set of feathers, but also keep up their body weight heading into the cold winter.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor that reason, I like to concentrate on protein-rich treats for my flock in the fall.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo more garden produce and other \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2017\/06\/the-five-best-summertime-treats-for.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewater- laden summer treats\u003C\/a\u003E like watermelon or cucumbers. Instead, we go heavy on the protein.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgRIor5ym4SoObchGGoLtYlOhQM0z2zIOSLSklq1ectfd89XXU1zAe1tyOyokpPB4dFfdcRO6ZSSbxQHc0HGrIyB7QIFqt_g3TnLzkChiTPI5fV78to1Ed8xCgbrNrr4F6gV4oVrnzlI5DLhuhMn9jj0Q2kaeE8B4oCpb5zZb04PCoGFENKkyT909l3\/s1144\/best%20fall%20treats%20for%20chickens%201.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1144\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgRIor5ym4SoObchGGoLtYlOhQM0z2zIOSLSklq1ectfd89XXU1zAe1tyOyokpPB4dFfdcRO6ZSSbxQHc0HGrIyB7QIFqt_g3TnLzkChiTPI5fV78to1Ed8xCgbrNrr4F6gV4oVrnzlI5DLhuhMn9jj0Q2kaeE8B4oCpb5zZb04PCoGFENKkyT909l3\/w448-h640\/best%20fall%20treats%20for%20chickens%201.jpg\" width=\"448\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFall Garden Produce\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI still do feed some of our fall garden harvest to my chickens each fall - such as pumpkins, squash, carrots and garlic.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese treats are also beneficial because they are thought to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/04\/pumpkin-soup-nasturtiums-natural.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eact as a natural wormer for poultry\u003C\/a\u003E as well as being incredibly nutritious.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBe sure to save your Halloween pumpkins - and ask your neighbors for theirs too - because your \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2019\/10\/pumpkin-treats-for-chickens.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echickens will love eating the pumpkin\u003C\/a\u003E - flesh, seeds, skin and all.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMeat Scraps for Chickens\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut in the fall I like to add some meat scraps to my chickens diet. Yes,\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2017\/11\/chickens-are-omnivores-not-vegetarians.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E chickens eat meat\u003C\/a\u003E. They are omnivores!\u0026nbsp; I'll give them steak or pork trimmings, cooked chopped meat, shrimp and lobster shells and even our Thanksgiving turkey carcass! They'll pick it clean!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChickens can also eat chicken scraps... but if all that makes you uncomfortable, there are loads of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2014\/09\/25-sources-of-plant-protein-for-molting.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esources of plant protein\u003C\/a\u003E your chickens will also benefit from - and enjoy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjZlZkbefXJf0SUWu6UWsCOvXWE1dyLhcWQaf1q5thLkCH9506FJ3Y1u2w_XwMfto-26PFXLS9NtBmdl3ind8-3ETCvI5YKdN64urqjaTGmaGBqp1okVBE2XQcfNR4LCAuRmsTol7uoNk8lsbZpvEUBJ8imotVEe-y6B8s7_Z_cP6eFSQuYJTuvVP6j\/s1191\/fall%20treats%201.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1191\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjZlZkbefXJf0SUWu6UWsCOvXWE1dyLhcWQaf1q5thLkCH9506FJ3Y1u2w_XwMfto-26PFXLS9NtBmdl3ind8-3ETCvI5YKdN64urqjaTGmaGBqp1okVBE2XQcfNR4LCAuRmsTol7uoNk8lsbZpvEUBJ8imotVEe-y6B8s7_Z_cP6eFSQuYJTuvVP6j\/w430-h640\/fall%20treats%201.jpg\" width=\"430\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E5 Best Fall Treats for Chickens\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut for the most part, the best fall treats for my chickens consist of the following:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDried grubs or mealworms\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEggs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENuts\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPeas\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESunflower\u0026nbsp;seeds\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDried grubs or mealworms\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDried insects of all kinds are a great natural source of protein for your chickens.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen your flock is out free ranging of course they'll find their own bugs and worms to gobble up, but in the fall when the insects aren't plentiful, dried grubs or mealworms are a great fall treat for your chickens.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are ambitious, you can even\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2016\/04\/how-to-breed-mealworms-for-your.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egrow your own\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;live mealworms for your chickens!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgTZzmlATptknGX0eq2HXJYJaYV7pju5x_qUE1RpmRqUZneOZyAn3pu_yUqNLM-Idw5WiIPHVw_c5D9nPpyRW1GTaxp6tTGtBf5U0TIDl7KuuquS9Ogf6d7_9KN2tVYTgJVc5UVascjQfCDfVRop1BR57PG0d-gA2tcfmFOW3QHNFSMYhEeKs3MX2F\/s841\/5%20best%20fall%20treats%20for%20chickens%202.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"841\" data-original-width=\"609\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgTZzmlATptknGX0eq2HXJYJaYV7pju5x_qUE1RpmRqUZneOZyAn3pu_yUqNLM-Idw5WiIPHVw_c5D9nPpyRW1GTaxp6tTGtBf5U0TIDl7KuuquS9Ogf6d7_9KN2tVYTgJVc5UVascjQfCDfVRop1BR57PG0d-gA2tcfmFOW3QHNFSMYhEeKs3MX2F\/w464-h640\/5%20best%20fall%20treats%20for%20chickens%202.jpg\" width=\"464\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEggs\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBelieve it or not, eggs are one of the best nutritious snacks you can feed your chickens. Eggs are a wonderful source of not only complete protein, but also loads of vitamins and nutrients.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2014\/12\/all-about-eggs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ean egg contains\u003C\/a\u003E every nutrient needed for life except for Vitamin C.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EContrary to what you may have heard, feeding your chickens eggs \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/07\/egg-eating-7-possible-causes-and-ways.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewon't lead to them eating their own eggs.\u003C\/a\u003E And in fact, I believe the opposite.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChickens fed eggs (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2017\/05\/5-easy-steps-to-feeding-your-chickens.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eand eggshells\u003C\/a\u003E) are less apt to seek out additional sources of calcium and protein on their own.\u0026nbsp;So scramble up a pan of eggs for your chickens. They'll also happily eat raw or hard boiled eggs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhDmqa_GM2GjVZK2tZoUoAxXIZTX35dLpbJVnefObL3P25vctR8ZLoD_X_dNsY6-4AZMazmireyGbb9DlJ8aXq-aD3R5QKileADUEx0A1DjCkETDcBSGxeTAfP4I7qUC66osTrDOJ2RLMIkP6AOO3O-IUYCQVu6xqyvpB3ukVQe2RfeaEj3rVwb5X3w\/s1169\/fall%20treats%203.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1169\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhDmqa_GM2GjVZK2tZoUoAxXIZTX35dLpbJVnefObL3P25vctR8ZLoD_X_dNsY6-4AZMazmireyGbb9DlJ8aXq-aD3R5QKileADUEx0A1DjCkETDcBSGxeTAfP4I7qUC66osTrDOJ2RLMIkP6AOO3O-IUYCQVu6xqyvpB3ukVQe2RfeaEj3rVwb5X3w\/w438-h640\/fall%20treats%203.jpg\" width=\"438\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENuts\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll kinds of nuts are great sources of protein for your chickens. Just be sure they're unsalted. You can most likely find \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3sK04Ia\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epeanuts in the shell in bulk\u003C\/a\u003E in the birdseed section of your feed store or grocery store.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can feed them to your chickens in the shell or shelled. They'll figure it out either way!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr check out the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zsyinj\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewoodpecker bird seed mixes.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; They're packed with not only nuts but also dried fruit that your chickens will also enjoy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther types of nuts such as walnuts, almonds or pistachios are also good fall chicken treats.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2fbO5qIvQrfC6opX5j6Dw76UssyMRmiu5Ip35lNTIxVh3SsPDJ9tQi4AUSTzrrw_5qDD9-qGk9XAK8qxr1QTonXU37kbPjv0o-UKws7dhBBSx1OX7bztYIa3U9_cpnBPsoHwfaupdOUGh2VbFGaRI7kU_YUkz3PZvcBmIGpV-pz5Rliuj05sP0hMT\/s1112\/fall%20treats%205.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1112\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2fbO5qIvQrfC6opX5j6Dw76UssyMRmiu5Ip35lNTIxVh3SsPDJ9tQi4AUSTzrrw_5qDD9-qGk9XAK8qxr1QTonXU37kbPjv0o-UKws7dhBBSx1OX7bztYIa3U9_cpnBPsoHwfaupdOUGh2VbFGaRI7kU_YUkz3PZvcBmIGpV-pz5Rliuj05sP0hMT\/w460-h640\/fall%20treats%205.jpg\" width=\"460\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPeas\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPeas are another great protein-packed fall treat for chickens. Peas are generally \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/pea-protein\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E25-30% protein\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; And if you also raise ducks, they'll love the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2018\/05\/ducks-need-niacin-aka-ducks-love-peas.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epeas too which are a good source of the extra niacin\u003C\/a\u003E they need.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can feed your flock fresh, frozen, canned or \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gORsgx\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edried split peas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESunflower Seeds\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESunflower seeds are also very high in protein and also good fats. That can help keep healthy weight on your chickens as the expend all that energy and protein growing in new feathers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3TOWybj\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack oil sunflower seeds\u003C\/a\u003E are probably the most common type and most economical. 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