Asparagus is popular in many diets because it’s low in calories and rich in nutrients. However, it’s also known to make your pee smell. Asparagus is healthy for chickens but can make their eggs taste poorly. Can Chickens Eat Asparagus? Chickens can eat raw and cooked asparagus in abundance: it’s a low-calorie food source of […]
Broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse for chickens. The green vegetable is packed with minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and fibers that are vital for the chicken’s metabolism. The nutrient profile of broccoli is off the charts. Just take a quick glance at the contents of broccoli and compare them with the daily recommended intake for Laying Hens: […]
Every healthy bowl of salad comes with some cucumber. Don’t toss away the scraps and peels: they are loaded with essential nutrients for your backyard flock. Chickens can eat all parts of the cucumber! Nutrients | Health Benefits | Amount | Peels | Seeds | When to avoid Can Chickens Eat Cucumbers? Yes, chickens can […]
Oranges are a great treat for chickens in the summer. They are healthy, but high in sugar. We discuss the pros and cons of oranges for your flock and examine whether they can darken egg yolks. Can Chickens Eat Oranges? Chickens can eat oranges as an occasional treat. Oranges are high in sugar and acidic; […]
Chickens can eat small bits of pineapple as a treat, but it’s not a healthy food source. If you’ve ever eaten fresh pineapple, you know how it leaves you with a tingly tongue and a burning sensation in the mouth. It’s the same for chickens. Main takeaways: Can Chickens Eat Pineapple? Chickens can eat small […]
Watermelon is a popular treat for chickens when it’s hot in summer. It allows chickens to cool down and stay hydrated. Can Chickens Eat Watermelon? Nutritional Value of Watermelon for Chickens Health Benefits of Watermelon for Chickens Risks of Overfeeding Watermelon for Chickens How much watermelon can chickens eat? Can Chickens eat Watermelon Rind? Can […]
Chickens can eat fresh strawberries as an occasional sweet treat. However, there are some caveats, and they should not eat the tops, stems, or leaves. We discuss the benefits of strawberries and what to avoid. Can chickens eat strawberries Nutritional Value of Strawberries for Chickens Can Chickens Eat Strawberry Tops, Stems, and Leaves? What are […]
Chickens can eat ripe tomatoes in moderation, but not the leaves and stems of the tomato plant. We’ll discuss tomatoes as a food source for chickens, how to feed your birds tomatoes correctly and what to avoid. Can chickens eat tomatoes? Adult chickens can eat one small red tomato daily as a treat. They can […]
Let’s face it. Chickens will gobble up almost anything you give them, especially sweet-tasting fruits like melons, strawberries, or mangoes. But are mangoes good for them? Can you share the leftovers of your mango, such as skin and pit? Can chickens eat a whole mango? Let’s find out! Can Chickens eat mango? Yes, chickens can […]
Geraniums are popular flowers in many gardens. However, geraniums are toxic to cats, dogs, and livestock. At the same time, geranium extract is used as an essential oil in the poultry industry. This raises some questions, are geraniums safe for chickens? Let’s see. Can chickens eat Geraniums? Chickens can eat all 422 types of geraniums, […]
