The Poultry Keeper

pjred · Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 243

Now I am hoping to get my Chickens in about 2-3 weeks. So just planning ahead in regards to feeding them. I've been reading comments on here(Very helpful) in the pub last night one of my mates made reference to feeding them peelings off spuds, parsnips, swede, carrots etc.

Is he winding me up?

JC · Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 1103 Location: Sussex

you can

boil them up, and they will love them.

pjred · Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 243

That's what he said, I've just done the Sunday dinner, loads of peelings so that was why I asked.

Thanks for the quick answer.

Bradders · Joined: 13 Aug 2007 Posts: 970 Location: Cambridgeshire

We give the chickens ( When it's cold ) hot Mash which is, hot potatoes mashed up and chick crumb and they love it Very Happy

mojo · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 8:19 pm Post subject:

the secret is to make sure they BOIL not just heat but do remember they are treats not main feed

pjred · Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 243

I realize they are treats only, maybe that could be a Sunday treat after the roast

Kitsune · Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 1406 Location: Manchester

my chickens ignored peelings Sad

I think I'll try them mashed up next time as they do love mash.

The reason the potato peeling need to be boiled is to get rid of the green that you can get on the skins, that contains poisonous chemicals that are broken down by the heat - you only really need to take it to 80dec C but unless you have a thermometer handy boiling is best.

mojo · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:17 pm Post subject:

thats why i said BOIL

Kitsune · Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 1406 Location: Manchester

I know, I was just adding a bit more information to your good advice Smile

mojo · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:22 pm Post subject:

sorry didnt mean to snap............getting old.......sorry