Best DIY Flock Block Recipe: How to Make a Chicken Treat Block
Learn how to make healthy homemade chicken treats with our easy DIY flock block recipe. It will keep your chickens happy and entertained!
Equipment
- bread loaf pan or shallow glass baking pan
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken feed (whole grain or mash feed) Use only 1 cup if using pellets or crumble
- 1 cup scratch grains (use 2 cups scratch if using pellet or crumble feed)
- 3/4 cup black oil sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup dried mealworms or grubs
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats (raw/dry)
- 1/2 cup flour (whole wheat preferred) or cornmeal
- 2/3 cup unsulphured black strap molasses
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 4 eggs, whisked
Optional spices
- 2 cloves raw garlic, chopped
- 2 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp dried chili powder or cayenne powder (or 1 tsp red chili flakes)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 325°F.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: chicken feed, scratch, mealworms, sunflower seeds, oatmeal, flour, dried herbs and seasonings. Mix well.
- Whisk together all wet ingredients in a separate small bowl: melted coconut oil, eggs, molasses, and fresh garlic.
- Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry bowl, mixing as you go.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Use the back of a wide spoon or spatula to press the mixture down, packing it flat and level into the pan. It should be about 2 inches thick, though a tad thicker is okay too.
- Bake on 325°F for about 35 minutes. Add 5 to 10 minutes for blocks that are 3 inches or thicker. If you break it up into two smaller pans/blocks, bake for 30 minutes instead.
- Allow the treat block to cool in the pan. It will stiffen up more as it dries.
- Serve to chickens on a platter, plate, or in a hanging treat basket.
- If made in advance, store in the fridge and use within one week.
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