Allotment Gardening Advice Help Chat

Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: sussexchook on October 06, 2013, 11:13

Title: hens in winter
Post by: sussexchook on October 06, 2013, 11:13

any one have any ideas as to what warm treats I can give my ladies in the winter

Title: Re: hens in winter
Post by: Steveharford on October 06, 2013, 11:26

Two and a quarter hours at 160 ? ;-) I'll get me coat .......

Title: Re: hens in winter
Post by: sussexchook on October 06, 2013, 11:30

you bring the veg then

Title: Re: hens in winter
Post by: Sparkyrog on October 06, 2013, 15:37

layers mash made up with warm water  :)

Title: Re: hens in winter
Post by: Sassy on October 07, 2013, 10:23

A little mixed corn at tea time - they are guaranteed to eat it and it will help to keep them warm overnight. :)

Title: Re: hens in winter
Post by: ANHBUC on October 07, 2013, 11:28

There are some good tips on keeping hens in winter HERE (http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=26974.0)   ;)

Title: Re: hens in winter
Post by: andy46 on October 07, 2013, 16:30

My girls love porridge made with warm water,sometimes i put a small handfull of mealworms or grapes in to they go mad for it. :)

Title: Re: hens in winter
Post by: sussexchook on October 07, 2013, 17:44

thanks all for your suggestions I will be sure to try some of those