{"id":2847,"date":"2023-12-30T22:53:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T22:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/?p=2847"},"modified":"2023-12-30T22:53:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-30T22:53:47","slug":"can-chickens-eat-dubia-roaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chickenrise.com\/can-chickens-eat-dubia-roaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Chickens Eat Dubia Roaches?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Well folks, I learned the hard way that chickens will eat just about anything!<\/p>\n

Let me tell you a funny story from my early days as a backyard chicken owner.<\/p>\n

I had just gotten my first little flock of 5 hens and built them the nicest coop.<\/p>\n

I wanted to give them the best care so I ordered some high quality chicken feed and treats online.<\/p>\n

One item I got was a big tub of dubia roaches to give as an occasional protein boost.<\/p>\n

When the roaches arrived, I was so grossed out!<\/p>\n

I could barely open the container without shuddering at the sight of all those creepy crawlies.<\/p>\n

But my chickens went crazy for them!<\/p>\n

I tossed a few roaches into the run and watched the chickens go to town chasing and pecking them up.<\/p>\n

It was both hilarious and nauseating to see at the same time.<\/p>\n

My squeamishness kept me from feeding them as often as I should have though.<\/p>\n

That’s when I made my big mistake.<\/p>\n

I left the tub of dubia roaches on a shelf in the coop within reach of the chickens.<\/p>\n

The next morning when I went to let them out, I discovered to my horror that the entire tub had been knocked over and emptied out!<\/p>\n

There were roaches everywhere, crawling all over everything!<\/p>\n

The chickens were lazily roosting<\/a> on their perches looking extremely fat and satisfied, surrounded by roach carnage.<\/p>\n

I learned the hard way that yes, chickens absolutely LOVE to eat dubia roaches whenever they get the chance!<\/p>\n

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