Can hens have rice?

[Millie1]

Basmati - cooked, obviously! Mine will sometimes get some pasta as a treat (esp in this cold weather) but I've leftover rice from last night - yeah or nay? Thanks!

Yes. It's fine

yeah, no probs.

their diet goes out of the window this time of year - if they'll eat it, they can have it!

mine love rice

Apparently you do have to be a little careful not to feed too much - there is a risk of sour crop with rice. But in this weather, extra carbs won't hurt. Make sure they have lots of grit as well...

Mine love rice!

Oh great - thanks. Poor things wouldn't set foot out of their house today - we have around 10-12 inches of snow. Even as DH cleaned them out they refused to move! They won't get much and have grit so I'll heat some tomorrow for them. Thanks!

Mine love their rice.

You can also feed them plain couscous.