{"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