Your chickens may not be trick-or-treating, but they definitely love a good snack! 🍓🍉 Treats are a fun way to bond with your flock, boost their nutrition, and even make training a little OverEZ. But not all snacks are created equal — some are “fair for your flock,” while others should be off the menu.

Let’s peck through the best (and worst) treats for your feathered friends.

🥦 The “Fair” List: Safe & Healthy Treats

Give these goodies the green light — your hens will cluck for joy!

Protein-Packed Picks:

  • Scrambled eggs: Full of amino acids to support feather growth during molting.

  • Mealworms or black soldier fly larvae: A high-protein favorite.

  • Plain cooked fish or meat: Great in moderation — just skip the seasoning.

Fresh & Fruity Favorites:

  • Berries: Strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries are antioxidant powerhouses.

  • Watermelon: Keeps your hens hydrated and happy.

  • Apples (no seeds!): A sweet, vitamin-rich snack.

Veggie Delights:

  • Leafy greens: Spinach, kale, or lettuce are nutrient-rich.

  • Peas, corn, and cucumbers: Fun for pecking and easy to digest.

  • Pumpkin & squash: Great fiber and natural deworming support.

🚫 The “Foul” List: Treats to Avoid

These may look tempting, but they’re not safe for your flock.

  • Avocado (especially the pit and skin): Contains persin, which is toxic to birds.

  • Raw or dried beans: Contain harmful lectins — only feed cooked beans.

  • Chocolate, caffeine, or sugary snacks: Toxic and hard on their digestive systems.

  • Onions and garlic (in excess): Can damage red blood cells.

  • Moldy or spoiled food: Even if your chickens beg — just don’t.

🧡 Treat Tips

A little goes a long way! Treats should make up no more than 10% of their daily diet.

  • Offer snacks after they’ve eaten their balanced layer feed.

  • Scatter treats in the run to encourage natural foraging.

  • In hot weather, freeze fruit for a cooling snack.

🌾 Bonus: OverEZ Treat Ideas

Want to spoil your hens the right way? Try these easy DIY ideas:

  • Protein Power Balls: Mix mealworms, oats, and scrambled egg — freeze for later.

  • Frozen Fruit Cubes: Freeze berries and watermelon chunks in muffin tins.

  • Pumpkin Buffet: Slice open a pumpkin and let them peck away — enrichment and nutrition!

🪶 The Bottom Line

Keeping it “fair for your flock” means giving them the right balance of nutrition, fun, and flavor. With these treats, your hens will stay healthy, happy, and ready to lay those beautiful eggs.

Because when your flock is treated well, everyone wins — now that’s EZ living! 🐓✨