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They will peck at manure. Manure attracts bugs and bugs is good eating. The hens are not actually eating the fecal matter, they are eating the insects that are eating the manure.
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What are by products that are from chickens?
manure and carbon dioxide
How do you make chicken manure?
You don't, the chickens make it for you. Just feed them.
Why do chickens eat chicken droppings?
It is not likely they actually are eating their own fecal matter. Chickens scratch and peck at the ground looking for bugs and seeds. The manure around the yard attract bugs and the hens will grab the bugs off the "poo" and eat those bugs.
What fruitand vegetation do chickens eat?
chickens will eat just about anything. they do not like big leaves and mostly like to eat bugs and grass. they often dig holes in the gound. if fruit falls on the ground the ckickns will eat it but if it is higher than their head they will not see it. their manure is very good for the ground and their very nice animals to have around.
Can maggots grow in chicken poop?
Yes, maggots can grow in chicken manure. When I kept chickens in too small of a space, even scooping weekly, I found tons of maggots. I would let the chickens in and they would actually eat them!
Do foxes eat chickens?
Foxes do eat chickens, given the chance.Yes
What food do chickens eat?
Chickens eat grians,some wheats and corn.
What role does the chicken play in agriculture?
Chickens are a food source, both as meat and eggs. Their manure is also a good source of fertilizer to be used on fields and pastures. Free-range chickens are also good as a natural "insecticide" because they eat bugs and grasshoppers and such.
Can horses eat the grass in the field after spreading manure?
No because they would be manure
Can chickens eat brownies?
yes, chickens can eat brownies
Do pigs eat manure?
Yes.
What is the best manure for grass?
Any kind of manure, particularly those from herbivorous animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, chickens, goats, llamas, bison, elk, deer, etc.
