What can I feed my chook?
Some chooks are fussier than others, but in order to give them a healthy, balanced diet, the following is a handy guide:
Feed lots ofTips: if you don't grow your own leafy greens, make sure you wash any bought produce in case it has been sprayed with nasty chemicals
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Feed moderately |
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Foods you should never feed your chook
Never feed your chook any of the following:
Rhubarb leaves
Avocado Green potato/peel Chocolate Coffee Grinds |
If it's not safe for us, it's not safe for them, due to the oxylic acid in the leaves
Avocado believe it or not is toxic to chooks, so save it for the worm farm. Worms love cracking the seed in half! Chooks, not so much. Potatoes and potato peel are toxic whilst green. They are better for the compost or worm farm Chemical compounds found in chocolate are toxic to most pets, including chooks, cats and dogs Similar issues as that of chocolate. Coffee grinds are a great snail repellent for the garden, and failing that, are fabulous in the worm farm or compost bin - just manage the acidity with a sprinkle of ash/lime/dolomite. |