Types and usage
There are five types of molasses and these include light, dark, black strap, and sulfured molasses. Blackstrap is the most preferred type of molasse. This is because black strap molasse contains iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium needed for better chicken health. When giving molasses to birds, mix 0.5 liters of molasses with 5 gallons of water, however, do not give molasses to baby chicks as this may kill them.