[Rollochrome]

My coop is a few stalls of a small loafing shed and they share the space sort of with a steer I am feeding out.

I put the grain for the steer in a raised feeder built for horses.

The chickens however are hopping up on/in the feeder and eating the grain. I am also noticing that they are eating ALL the steer flop. They are keeping the small corral that I am feeding him out in absolutely free of flop.

I put out free choice layer pellet too.

Is this going to present any health issues for the chickens or the edible nature of the eggs?

I do notice a different taste in the eggs sometimes now.

 

[ladycat]

That is so normal for chickens.

There shouldn't be any health problems for humans or hens. Just make sure the eggs are completely cooked.

 

[aart]

That is so normal for chickens.

There shouldn't be any health problems for humans or hens. Just make sure the eggs are completely cooked.

What if you like runny egg yolks?

 

[barnbilder]

If you deal with cattle long enough you will get some cow floppy in your mouth, eyes, and/or nasal passages. At that point you will already be exposed to their nasties. So enjoy fresh eggnog made with raw eggs. Just don't offer any to company, it might kill them.