Chick(en) Picks — A Treat for Chickens

servings
4 servings
prep time
15 minutes
cook time
30 minutes
Mixture of grains and seeds for chicken treats.

A close-up view of a mixture of grains and seeds, intended to be used as treats for chickens. Courtesy photo.

Ingredients

  • •355 ml (1½ cups) layer feed
  • •118 ml (½ cup) oats
  • •118 ml (½ cup) cracked corn
  • •118 ml (½ cup) dried fruit
  • •118 ml (½ cup) fat such as bacon grease or coconut oil
  • •59 ml (¼ cup) chia seeds
  • •2 eggs

Preparation

  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Divide into small loaf pans, muffin tins or even a pie plate. You might wish to make several smaller picks, to spread around, so the chickens don’t have to fight for the same one. Bake at 177°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes.

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About the author

Michelle Yacino Siudut is a freelance editor/writer and business organizer, and former editor of a monthly publication for outdoorsmen. She and her daughter share their home with a dog and two cats, but the backyard belongs to a variety of chickens. In an effort to know where her food comes from, Michelle is a hunter and gardener. She is a volunteer for veterans organizations, her church and a local community center. She is a member of the New England Outdoor Writers Association and the New England Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier.

Photo credit: ExeterTV

Michelle Yacino Siudut

Michelle Yacino Siudut

Michelle enjoys harvesting her own food - both in the garden and in the field.

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