Any one Heard of Chickens Eating Mice?

I was in my hen house yesterday and caught my hens fighting over a mouse. Is this bad for them to eat the mice or is it a normal act?
I did get it away from them, but I am sure they are catching others and eating them.
Thanks for your answers.
D.F.

6 Responses to “Any one Heard of Chickens Eating Mice?”

  1. Ms. Della Alexis on August 24th, 2010 9:49 pm

    My Chickens Have Hunted Down:
    Mice,
    Rats,
    One Very Small Kitten…I Don’t Know Where It Came From,
    Baby Wild Rabbits,
    Small Snakes,
    Snails,
    A Robin Baby That Jumped The Nest,
    All Types Of Bugs & Broken Eggs &…
    About 13 Of My Friends Toes…lol (Thank God They Didn’t Remove Them!)

    & Anyone Carrying In Groceries.

    I Say If It Moves & Is Smaller Then A Soda Can They Think It’s Game.

  2. perfect♥♠♣♦○◘•☺ on August 24th, 2010 9:49 pm

    normal act

  3. Easy Lover on August 24th, 2010 9:49 pm

    Normal.

    But see that’s why I never understood people that eat animals.

    I mean chickens eating nasty mice.

  4. L_A_E on August 24th, 2010 9:49 pm

    EEW!!! That is really gross!!! Maybe they were just fighting it out of their territory to protect their eggs? Sorry-I do not have any actual knowledge on this. Just had to comment!

  5. et on August 24th, 2010 9:49 pm

    Yes i hear of it.
    it is bad rats are nasty creatures
    they care disease.

  6. Mary M on August 24th, 2010 9:49 pm

    It is very common for chickens to eat small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians as well as small invertebrates such as worms and insects. They are omnivores, so it is a natural and important part of their diet. Chickens love to chase after and catch anything that moves, and they will often times have more fun fighting over the catch than they will eating it. I have seen my chickens fighting over frogs, mice, and lizards. Dont worry, its normal and next time go ahead and let the chickens enjoy their meal, its very healthy for them!