Earlier today I noticed an unopened half gallon of ice cream setting on top of the freezer and thought it rather strange that it was on top and not inside. It was also completely thawed so not knowing how long it had been there I decided to see if ice cream was enjoyed by chickens.


click on picture to enlarge BB was the first to taste the ice cream going straight for the pecans, Elizabeth (the brown bird) decided to taste the melted cream and Gus watched from a foot or so away. Moments later as Gus plunged his entire head into the box of ice cream I went running for my camera. By the time I got back he was rubbing his face and beak on the ground but as you can tell by the white liquid all over his head, waddles, comb and beak he wasted no time diving back in.

In minutes they consumed half the box.

 Hopefully this will be the last time Gus, Elizabeth and BB are treated to ice cream but if by chance I give it to them again I'll be sure to have my camera at the ready.