𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗢́𝗡 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗦 - ¿Qué Comen las Gallinas?

Do you want to know what chickens eat? In this video by an animal expert, we will talk in detail about the diet of chickens, their digestive system, and the most suitable foods for these animals. Of course, it is important to highlight that we will focus on feeding chickens as pets. So if you are thinking of adopting one, don't miss this. Chickens do not have teeth. For this reason they have an organ called the gizzard. This organ houses small stones and gravel that help grind the food that the hen eats practically whole. If the chickens have an outdoor space, they will eat enough grit themselves to make this organ work properly. On the other hand, if they do not have this possibility or are still too young to go outside, we will have to add this mineral component ourselves. We can buy it in specialized stores and simply sprinkle it on their food. What do chickens eat? The veterinary food industry has made feeding chickens easy for us. Nowadays, all you have to do is buy a suitable preparation for chickens. However, if we want to offer a more natural diet, we will have to pay attention to what they eat freely. Cereals, fruits, vegetables, but also meat or fish. They can form part of our hens diet. Likewise, in the wild, hens usually eat insects and even lizards. So it should not surprise us if we see our hens eating these small animals even though they have access to the outdoors. The herbs, fruits, seeds, etc. That they consume are complements to the diet that we must provide them. We can even offer our hens breadcrumbs because its main components are cereals. Of course, we always recommend giving them homemade bread and soaking it a little in water if it is hard. Foods prohibited for Hens Almost any fresh food can be included in what hens eat, but there are some exceptions that we point out below. Occasional consumption may not have any consequences, but we recommend avoiding foods such as onions, avocado, citrus fruits, tomato plants, rhubarb leaves, dried beans or potato skins from forming part of their diet. Tomatoes and peeled potatoes can be eaten. How much does a hen eat? Hens tend to peck throughout the day as long as there is sunlight. Therefore, they should always have food available. Depending on the space and type of food, we can leave it in a bird feeder, give it to them directly, or spread it on the floor. Likewise, hens should always have clean, fresh water available. Other care all hens lay eggs, even if they do not live with a rooster. These are unfertilized eggs, so a chick will never hatch from them. The number of eggs per day varies depending on the light and the living conditions of the hens feeding does not necessarily increase the number of eggs, and of course, we do not recommend artificially increasing the hours of light so that the hens lay more eggs. In order to establish the care that these animals should receive, it is essential to respect the natural conditions of the species. It is important that chickens have contact with the outside world, access to the ground to roll around, places to climb, and sheltered areas to rest. It is not advisable to confine chickens in cages. It is always better to provide a space for them to move freely if they want to be comfortable when sleeping. Now you know what chickens should be fed and what foods you should avoid. Tell us about your experience in the comments. If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like and subscribe. Until next time. Experts.