Frozen Treat Ideas Your Flock Will Love

Why Chicken Popsicles?

Chickens don’t sweat, so cooling down in the summer is tough for them. These DIY frozen treats:

• Help regulate body temperature

• Provide a source of hydration

• Deliver vitamins, electrolytes, and natural energy

• Keep your flock engaged and entertained

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Basic Frozen Fruit Block

Ingredients:

• Chopped berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

• Watermelon chunks

• Cold water

Instructions:

1. Add fruit to a muffin tin, silicone mold, or shallow bowl.

2. Fill with water and freeze overnight.

3. Pop out and serve in a shaded area of the run.

Packed with hydration and antioxidants—plus chickens LOVE pecking at the ice!

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Herbal Chill Cubes

Ingredients:

• Fresh mint, basil, or parsley (cooled digestive herbs)

• Thin cucumber slices

• Cold water

Instructions:

1. Toss herbs and cucumber into ice cube trays.

2. Fill with water and freeze.

3. Drop a few cubes into a shallow pan or bowl for flock pecking fun.

Herbs can help repel pests and calm overheated chickens.

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Electrolyte Boosters

Perfect for days when your flock needs extra support (think extreme heat or signs of panting/lethargy).

Ingredients:

• 1 quart of water

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 1/8 tsp baking soda

• 1 tbsp sugar or honey

• Optional: sliced fruit for flavor (apple, banana, berries)

Instructions:

1. Mix ingredients until fully dissolved.

2. Pour into molds or ice trays and freeze.

3. Add a few cubes to their water dish or a bowl.

Electrolytes help replenish what chickens lose through panting and heat stress.

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Leftover Fruit Smoothie Freeze

Use up soft or overripe fruit in this no-waste, chicken-safe smoothie block.

Ingredients:

• Any leftover fruit (banana, melon, apple, peach, etc.)

• Splash of plain yogurt (optional, for gut health)

• Water

Instructions:

1. Blend everything until smooth.

2. Pour into ice cube trays or muffin tins and freeze.

3. Pop them out on a hot afternoon and watch your girls go nuts.

A healthy treat that also reduces food waste from your kitchen!

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Pro Tips for Serving

• Serve treats in the shade to prevent rapid melting.

• Offer in shallow pans, plastic lids, or old pie tins for easy pecking.

• Don’t overdo it—popsicles are a supplement, not a meal.

• Keep an eye out for sticky messes or fruit flies; clean up leftovers promptly.