Summer Chicken Treat Recipe: Frozen Fruit & Veggie Pops

Ingredients

• 1 cup watermelon, cubed
• 1 cup cucumber, sliced
• 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
• 2 cups water

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
   • Cube the watermelon.
   • Slice the cucumber and strawberries.
   • Hull the strawberries.
   • If using fresh corn and peas, shuck the corn and shell the peas.
2. Combine the Ingredients:
   • Mix the watermelon, cucumber, strawberries, blueberries, corn, and peas in a large bowl.
3. Fill the Molds:
   • Spoon the fruit and veggie mixture into ice cube trays or silicone molds, filling each section about halfway.
4. Add Water:
   • Pour water over the fruit and veggie mixture in the trays or molds, filling to the top.
5. Freeze:
   • Place the trays or molds in the freezer and let them freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.
6. Serve:
   • Once frozen, pop the treats out of the trays or molds.
   • Scatter the frozen treats around the chicken run or place them in a shallow dish.

Tips

• Variety: Feel free to add other chicken-safe fruits and veggies like cantaloupe, raspberries, or bell peppers.
• Hydration: These treats not only provide a cool snack but also help keep your chickens hydrated.
• Portion Control: Adjust the size of the treats based on the number of chickens you have to ensure each bird gets a fair share.

Your chickens will love pecking at these frozen fruit and veggie pops, and they’ll appreciate the cool, refreshing treat during the warm summer days!