Just want to be sure, are Bacon Rinds okay??

[pixie74943]

I just fed my hens a bit of bacon rind, and they think its the best thing since sliced bread. Literally, they've never gone for anything with that much enthusiasm except bread.

But it is okay for them?? Its plenty of protein, but is it too fattening?

 

[shelleyd2008]

I would be more worried about the sodium content, too much salt can kill chickens. I would think it would be okay as a treat, but you wouldn't want to give it to them too often.

 

[Pathfinders]

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What Shelly said. Occasional treat yes, frequent feed ingredient, no.

 

[PortageGirl]

chickens LOVE bacon! Can you blame them?

pigs love CHICKENS - It's a mutual admiration society, though not the sort you want to have happen really. We lost a chicken that got into the pig pen, they ate everything INCLUDING the cluck! It's amazing what pigs can digest.

Yes, sodium content is too high for them to have much or often, but done is done and they'll probably be fine.