{"id":1339,"date":"2023-11-24T21:50:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T21:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/?p=1339"},"modified":"2023-11-24T21:50:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T21:50:00","slug":"can-chickens-eat-chicken-meat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-chickens-eat-chicken-meat\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Chickens Will Totally gobble Down Chicken &#8211; The Whole Pecking Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Alright friend, when I told ya about catching my girls chowing chicken the other day, looks like that piqued your curiosity!<\/p>\n<p>Well pull up a chair, pour yourself an iced tea, and get comfortable &#8211; cause I&#8217;m gonna spill all the juicy deets on why these feathered friends just can&#8217;t resist a bit of poultry now and then.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, can chickens eat chicken meat? let&#8217;s dig!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-665f4895a4037\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-665f4895a4037\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-chickens-eat-chicken-meat\/#Their_Appetites_Arent_All_That_Fancy%E2%80%A6Like_At_All\" title=\"Their Appetites Aren&#8217;t All That Fancy&#8230;Like, At All\">Their Appetites Aren&#8217;t All That Fancy&#8230;Like, At All<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-chickens-eat-chicken-meat\/#It_Provides_Valuable_Nutrients_Fo_Sho\" title=\"It Provides Valuable Nutrients, Fo&#8217; Sho&#8217;\">It Provides Valuable Nutrients, Fo&#8217; Sho&#8217;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-chickens-eat-chicken-meat\/#Just_Poppin_In_Moderation_is_A-OK\" title=\"Just Poppin&#8217; In Moderation is A-OK\">Just Poppin&#8217; In Moderation is A-OK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-chickens-eat-chicken-meat\/#Watch_Out_For_Squabbles_And_Such_Ya_Feel_Me\" title=\"Watch Out For Squabbles And Such, Ya Feel Me?\">Watch Out For Squabbles And Such, Ya Feel Me?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-chickens-eat-chicken-meat\/#Are_Hens_Okay_with_Leftover_Cooked_Chicken_Bones\" title=\"Are Hens Okay with Leftover Cooked Chicken Bones?\">Are Hens Okay with Leftover Cooked Chicken Bones?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-chickens-eat-chicken-meat\/#Are_There_Breed_Differences_in_Chicken_Meat_Preference\" title=\"Are There Breed Differences in Chicken Meat Preference?\">Are There Breed Differences in Chicken Meat Preference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-chickens-eat-chicken-meat\/#Should_You_Worry_About_Disease_Risks_from_Chicken_Meat\" title=\"Should You Worry About Disease Risks from Chicken Meat?\">Should You Worry About Disease Risks from Chicken Meat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-chickens-eat-chicken-meat\/#Should_You_Mix_Chicken_Meat_in_With_Regular_Feed\" title=\"Should You Mix Chicken Meat in With Regular Feed?\">Should You Mix Chicken Meat in With Regular Feed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-chickens-eat-chicken-meat\/#Can_Raw_Meat_Bits_Attract_Rodents_or_Other_Pests\" title=\"Can Raw Meat Bits Attract Rodents or Other Pests?\">Can Raw Meat Bits Attract Rodents or Other Pests?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-chickens-eat-chicken-meat\/#Can_Chickens_Develop_a_Taste_for_Raw_Meat\" title=\"Can Chickens Develop a Taste for Raw Meat?\">Can Chickens Develop a Taste for Raw Meat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-chickens-eat-chicken-meat\/#Do_Chickens_Care_What_Type_of_Poultry_Meat_It_Is\" title=\"Do Chickens Care What Type of Poultry Meat It Is?\">Do Chickens Care What Type of Poultry Meat It Is?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Their_Appetites_Arent_All_That_Fancy%E2%80%A6Like_At_All\"><\/span>Their Appetites Aren&#8217;t All That Fancy&#8230;Like, At All<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1423 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/replicate-prediction-6ngjjpdbts6hkzd6jouyydwtv4.png\" alt=\"can chickens eat chicken meat\" width=\"1224\" height=\"824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/replicate-prediction-6ngjjpdbts6hkzd6jouyydwtv4.png 1224w, https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/replicate-prediction-6ngjjpdbts6hkzd6jouyydwtv4-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/replicate-prediction-6ngjjpdbts6hkzd6jouyydwtv4-768x517.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1224px) 100vw, 1224px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So yeah, you might think your hens are too prim and proper for leftovers, but I&#8217;m here to bust that notion.<\/p>\n<p>Chickens in the wild would scrounge the forest floor, gobbling up whatever nutrient-dense tidbits they stumbled upon &#8211; everything from worms and grubs to the occasional baby bird that fell from the nest.<\/p>\n<p>Their main goals are fueling their fast metabolisms and packing on those important proteins, fats, and minerals.<\/p>\n<p>Innate instincts drive them to seek out calorie-dense options wherever they may find them, no matter how &#8220;gourmet&#8221; or &#8220;pedestrian&#8221; we humans may consider the fare.<\/p>\n<p>Nutritionally speaking, there&#8217;s little difference between a fat grub and a fallen chipmunk chick or two.<\/p>\n<p>So don&#8217;t be too shocked if ol&#8217; Betty spots that discarded chicken thigh on the ground and decides to try her luck peckin&#8217; at it just like any other potential meal.<\/p>\n<p>One man&#8217;s trash is another <a href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-chickens-eat-cheese-bread\/\">chicken&#8217;s tasty snack<\/a>, amirite?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Provides_Valuable_Nutrients_Fo_Sho\"><\/span>It Provides Valuable Nutrients, Fo&#8217; Sho&#8217;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1423 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/replicate-prediction-6ngjjpdbts6hkzd6jouyydwtv4.png\" alt=\"can chickens eat chicken meat\" width=\"1224\" height=\"824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/replicate-prediction-6ngjjpdbts6hkzd6jouyydwtv4.png 1224w, https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/replicate-prediction-6ngjjpdbts6hkzd6jouyydwtv4-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/replicate-prediction-6ngjjpdbts6hkzd6jouyydwtv4-768x517.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1224px) 100vw, 1224px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now you may be thinking &#8220;but do they <a href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/will-chickens-eat-another-chicken-if-it-dies\/\">really get anything out of eating other poultry?&#8221;<\/a> and the answer is a big ol&#8217; YES.<\/p>\n<p>Chicken meat is chock full of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals their bodies need to thrive.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re talking key nutrients like calcium for strong eggshells, selenium to boost their immune systems, and B vitamins for energy metabolism.<\/p>\n<p>Even trace minerals like zinc, copper, and manganese are highly bioavailable when consumed in the form of meat.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s like a chicken chicken nugget &#8211; perfectly shaped by Mother Nature to meet all their nutritional demands.<\/p>\n<p>So while their standard feed provides daily sustenance, an occasional bite of bird beefs things up nicely with a major nutrient boost.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it like those daily multivitamins we humans take versus the extra absorption we get from foods containing concentrated, ready-to-use forms of certain vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n<p>Same concept applies for our feathered friends &#8211; meat packs an even bigger nutritional wallop than plain ol&#8217; layer mash alone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Just_Poppin_In_Moderation_is_A-OK\"><\/span>Just Poppin&#8217; In Moderation is A-OK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1422 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/replicate-prediction-jt2zdc3bwshb23jphnk7meqjwy.png\" alt=\"can-chickens-eat-chicken-meat\" width=\"1216\" height=\"808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/replicate-prediction-jt2zdc3bwshb23jphnk7meqjwy.png 1216w, https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/replicate-prediction-jt2zdc3bwshb23jphnk7meqjwy-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/replicate-prediction-jt2zdc3bwshb23jphnk7meqjwy-768x510.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1216px) 100vw, 1216px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now you&#8217;re probably wondering how much meat is too much, right?<\/p>\n<p>While the occasional nibble here and there is totally fine, you don&#8217;t want poultry protein becoming little Susie&#8217;s whole diet.<\/p>\n<p>Too MUCH of a good thing can mess with the natural pH balance in their digestive systems.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re talking an upset tummy, loose droppings, and other unpleasant issues if protein packs the punch instead of grains, veggies, bugs and calcium supplements in their regular feed.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it like eating bacon for every meal &#8211; sure it&#8217;s delicious, but you&#8217;ll feel like a slug after too many consecutive bacon banquets.<\/p>\n<p>Same goes for chickens! Moderation is key to keep things running smoothly down below.<\/p>\n<p>Aim to only offer meat treats a couple times a week so regular balanced nutrition remains the priority.<\/p>\n<p>And always remove uneaten portions after 20 minutes so they don\u2019t start associating you with an all-you-can-eat meat buffet!<\/p>\n<p>With a little restraint on your end, your girls can indulge their predatory tendencies without any digestive distresses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_Out_For_Squabbles_And_Such_Ya_Feel_Me\"><\/span>Watch Out For Squabbles And Such, Ya Feel Me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1424 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/replicate-prediction-f7ps63lbsbaeyvm77twvdnl6qi.png\" alt=\"can chickens eat chicken meat\" width=\"1232\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/replicate-prediction-f7ps63lbsbaeyvm77twvdnl6qi.png 1232w, https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/replicate-prediction-f7ps63lbsbaeyvm77twvdnl6qi-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/replicate-prediction-f7ps63lbsbaeyvm77twvdnl6qi-768x524.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One thing you&#8217;ll want to be mindful of is these meaty morsels not leading to unnecessary fowl play among the flock.<\/p>\n<p>As I mentioned before, chickens&#8217; ancestral instincts can surface when flesh hits the floor &#8211; even towards their own kind.<\/p>\n<p>A wounded chicken left alone with a carcass or meat scraps runs the risk of becoming a target for pecks and jabs from overzealous feathered friends looking for an easy meal.<\/p>\n<p>Yikes, not a scene we want in our coops!<\/p>\n<p>To prevent problems, thoroughly cook any meat scraps and hand <a href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-chickens-eat-pickled-asparagus\/\">feed treats<\/a> separately from whole carcasses or injured birds.<\/p>\n<p>Keep an eye out for aggressive behaviors like chasing or bullying too &#8211; no chicken dinner is worth upsetting the peace of the yard.<\/p>\n<p>With small adjustments like these, you can let your ladies indulge guilt-free while still keeping the coop a calm, stress-free zone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Hens_Okay_with_Leftover_Cooked_Chicken_Bones\"><\/span>Are Hens Okay with Leftover Cooked Chicken Bones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now while meat scraps are usually fine, <a href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-chickens-eat-a-rotisserie-chicken\/\">chicken bones<\/a> pose some risks your girls may not be equipped to handle.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike dogs with strong jaws designed to crunch and grind, chickens have delicate beaks only meant for pecking and nibbling food into tiny pieces.<\/p>\n<p>Bones could easily splinter or cause blockages if swallowed whole instead of being broken down properly.<\/p>\n<p>The same goes for overly large or tough pieces of meat that may not fully digest.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s always best to remove bones and cut meat bits small enough your chickens can easily consume without risk of obstruction or injury from swallowing unwieldy gulps.<\/p>\n<p>Play it safe by pulverizing bones to powder in a food processor or grinding scraps so they break down smoothly in delicate chicken crops and gizzards.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_There_Breed_Differences_in_Chicken_Meat_Preference\"><\/span>Are There Breed Differences in Chicken Meat Preference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While all chickens are opportunistic omnivores, some breeds may exhibit stronger predatory behaviors towards meat than others.<\/p>\n<p>For example, game breeds like Chanteclers that were partially bred for meatiness tend to be more bold and aggressive hunters overall due to historic selective pressures.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/why-do-chickens-lay-green-eggs\/\">Chickens descended from jungle fowl may retain more pronounced instincts from their wild ancestors too versus dwarf or production breeds focused primarily on egg laying<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But no chicken is a true carnivore &#8211; grains and plants still form the bulk of their nutritional needs no matter the specific breed traits.<\/p>\n<p>Some birds in any flock just have keener curiosity or boldness that may surface more towards new protein sources than others more hesitant personalities.<\/p>\n<p>Overall breed tendencies are subtle, with environmental factors and individual variation playing larger roles in each chicken&#8217;s appetite and behaviors around meat.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Worry_About_Disease_Risks_from_Chicken_Meat\"><\/span>Should You Worry About Disease Risks from Chicken Meat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As long as poultry scraps are properly handled and cooked, disease transmission isn&#8217;t a major concern.<\/p>\n<p>Thoroughly heating meat to 165\u00b0F kills potential pathogens like Salmonella or Campylobacter that could otherwise infect chickens and possibly spread among the flock.<\/p>\n<p>Freezing scraps for at least 24 hours before feeding is another effective way to terminate any illness-causing germs lurking in raw poultry byproducts.<\/p>\n<p>Basic sanitation practices like handwashing before and after handling birds and their feed also helps break disease transmission cycles.<\/p>\n<p>Vaccinations against common poultry illnesses provides your chickens further immunity against potential pathogens too.<\/p>\n<p>With good hygiene and proper cooking\/freezing of meat treats, you needn&#8217;t worry too much about contamination putting your girls at serious health risks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Mix_Chicken_Meat_in_With_Regular_Feed\"><\/span>Should You Mix Chicken Meat in With Regular Feed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While an occasional direct meat feeding is fine, adding it directly into standard layer feed brings some disadvantages.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, fatty bits or grease could go rancid faster when combined with dry ingredients instead of being consumed promptly.<\/p>\n<p>Spoilage creates the potential for food safety issues or your hens turning their beaks up at moldy meals.<\/p>\n<p>Chicken meat also provides an unbalanced nutritional profile on its own versus a complete feed formulated for chickens&#8217; dietary needs.<\/p>\n<p>Too much protein mixed long-term could disrupt delicate crop pH balance like discussed before as well.<\/p>\n<p>For these reasons, it&#8217;s best offered separately rather than integrated as a permanent feed addition causing other issues down the line.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Raw_Meat_Bits_Attract_Rodents_or_Other_Pests\"><\/span>Can Raw Meat Bits Attract Rodents or Other Pests?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leaving meat scraps scattered about the yard definitely increases chances of drawing unwanted scavengers near your coop.<\/p>\n<p>Mice, rats, stray dogs or cats, and other critters will happily feast on tasty poultry discards if easy access is provided.<\/p>\n<p>Not only can pests compete with chickens for food but also pose disease risks themselves or threaten smaller birds.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s always wisest to promptly pick up any leftover meat bits after chickens finish their portions to avoid inviting rodents or predators around the property.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping things scrupulously clean also helps discourage pests from establishing nesting or foraging areas near feed or water sources.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Chickens_Develop_a_Taste_for_Raw_Meat\"><\/span>Can Chickens Develop a Taste for Raw Meat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While meat treats are well-tolerated cooked, developing a habit of feeding raw poultry poses issues worth avoiding.<\/p>\n<p>For one, pathogenic bacteria on uncooked scraps could potentially spread illness to your flock without protective heat treatment first.<\/p>\n<p>But perhaps even more importantly &#8211; offering raw meat may spark predatory instincts towards live prey like smaller birds, <a href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-baby-chickens-eat-rabbit-pellets\/\">baby chicks or rabbits<\/a> within a flock.<\/p>\n<p>Unnecessary pecking or injury could arise from chickens acting on an encouraged appetite for flesh instead of just picking at dropped morsels.<\/p>\n<p>Best to eliminate any risk of fomenting aggressive tendencies by always thoroughly cooking meat scraps before the chickens get their beaks on it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Chickens_Care_What_Type_of_Poultry_Meat_It_Is\"><\/span>Do Chickens Care What Type of Poultry Meat It Is?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to the nutritional value chickens derive, the actual poultry variety doesn&#8217;t make much difference.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s chicken, turkey, <a href=\"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/do-chickens-eat-duck-eggs\/\">duck<\/a>, quail or other small game bird meat &#8211; the protein composition and nutrients are fairly similar across the board.<\/p>\n<p>Chickens won&#8217;t discriminate between light or dark varieties either as long as it smells appetizing enough for their predatory palates.<\/p>\n<p>As omnivores, they&#8217;ll take advantage of readily available meat sources regardless of exactly what type of feathers or scales it came from.<\/p>\n<p>So feel free mixing up their menu with a sampling of various butcher scraps knowing nutritional parity is retained no matter the feathered fowl featured.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alright friend, when I told ya about catching my girls chowing chicken the other day, looks like that piqued your curiosity! Well pull up a chair, pour yourself an iced tea, and get comfortable &#8211; cause I&#8217;m gonna spill all the juicy deets on why these feathered friends just can&#8217;t resist a bit of poultry [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1422,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[118],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1339"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1339"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1339\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2731,"href":"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1339\/revisions\/2731"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1422"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1339"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1339"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1339"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}