<\/span><\/h2>\nIt’s important not to feed chickens raw, uncooked rice.<\/p>\n
Their crops can’t break down the hard grains.<\/p>\n
This makes it a choking hazard.<\/p>\n
Raw rice may also grow mold or bacteria.<\/p>\n
In rare cases it can ferment and explode!<\/p>\n
Cooking rice ruptures the seed coat.<\/p>\n
This allows digestive enzymes access to break it down.<\/p>\n
So always be sure to cook rice fully before feeding to chickens.<\/p>\n
For a firm texture similar to feed, avoid overcooking.<\/p>\n
Cook just until rice is soft and fluffy.<\/p>\n
Let rice cool completely before serving.<\/p>\n
Then mix into feed or scatter as a supplement.<\/p>\n
With properly prepared rice, chickens get a healthy treat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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