chicken diet
2 stories filed under chicken diet on Alektorophobia. The newest of them: “My chickens turn their beaks up at marigolds: anyone else own feathered food critics?” and “Celery Sticks for Cluck's Sake: A Crunchy Treat or Fowl Play?”. You plant a little marigold patch, dream of hens pecking at bright petals, and they just stare at you like you're serving lawn clippings. Chickens got her good, but that didn't stop us from wondering about the green crunch factor. Chickens. Everything there is to know about chickens and the fear of them. The list below is every chicken diet story on Alektorophobia, newest first.
My chickens turn their beaks up at marigolds: anyone else own feathered food critics?
You plant a little marigold patch, dream of hens pecking at bright petals, and they just stare at you like you're serving lawn clippings. That's the life with feathered food critics. This keeper tried everything: fresh marigolds, plucked petals, a whole herb garden they lovingly tended. Nope. Not a single peck. But hand them a bell pepper or some pomegranate seeds, and suddenly they're gourmands. It's a fowl mystery, really. The grazing box works, so we're not judging their taste too harshly. It's a good reminder that chickens have their own weird little palates. If you're dealing with similar snubs, you're in good company. And for more feathery antics, check out our piece on a broody hen's fowl play with quail eggs.
Celery Sticks for Cluck's Sake: A Crunchy Treat or Fowl Play?
Chickens got her good, but that didn't stop us from wondering about the green crunch factor. So, can chickens eat celery? Short answer: yes, with a caveat or two. Celery's stringy texture can be a bit of a fowl play situation for their crops, so chop it into tiny, manageable pieces first. My flock goes absolutely bonkers for it, especially on a hot day when that water content hits just right. It's not a nutritional powerhouse, but it's a fun, low-calorie treat that adds a little enrichment to their pecking routine. Just don't let it replace their main feed. Speaking of feathery chaos, our recent tale of "Chickens Got Her Good!