The Case Against Octopus Farming

Re:The Case Against Octopus Farming by tomjen3 on Wednesday August 07, 2019 @03:53AM (#20632744)

It may be the case for the chickens you buy in the supermarket, but backyard chickens are not exclusively vegetarian -- I have personally witnessed one eat a frog and they are really happy if they get the chance to eat a worm.

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Re:The Case Against Octopus Farming by Digit-Al on Wednesday August 07, 2019 @08:13AM (#20633940)

I second that. Chickens are omnivores. My mum keeps a few chickens for eggs and when she gives them meal-worms for a treat sometimes they go absolutely crazy for them.

Chickens naturally peck about for worms, insects, seeds, etc...

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Re:The Case Against Octopus Farming by asark on Wednesday August 07, 2019 @11:04AM (#20635357)

Chickens and/or pigs used to be how one dealt with food scraps that couldn't go back into the field/garden. After first using them to make broth or whatever, if possible. A recycling system that turns garbage into food.

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Re:The Case Against Octopus Farming by PaulHoule on Wednesday August 07, 2019 @10:25AM (#20634952)

I've seen chickens fight with cats over rodent and frog carcasses.

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