What Kind Of Treats Can I Give My Chickens?

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Treats are fun to give your flock, but remember to provide them in moderation as they will need the nutrients provided in a high-quality well-formulated chicken feed first and foremost.  Meyer Hatchery offers a great selection of treats, but also consider the following foods when wanting to treat your chickens: 

• mealworms
• soldier fly larva
• crickets
• berries
• pumpkin
• oatmeal
• peas
• meat scraps
• sprouts
• yellow squash and zucchini
• sunflower seeds
• tomatoes
• scratch
• melons
• yogurt
• leafy greens
• grains ( bulgar, flax, niger, wheatberries)
• eggplant

Visit the Meyer Hatchery Youtube Channel for some more DIY treat ideas for your flock! 

Is your flock in need of a boost in protein to help get them through their molt? Read more on High Protein Treats For Your Flock During Molting Season.

Did you know that your flock's diet will affect the color of their egg yolks? Read more about that in our blog What To Feed Chickens To Have Deep Yellow Egg Yolks.

There are some foods that should be avoided as they can cause harm.  Click here to read more on Foods To Avoid Feeding To Your Chickens.