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, […]
Chickens love parsley. It’s a leafy herb popular in many cuisines. Some people call it a superfood as it comes loaded with nutrients. But is parsley as innocent as it seems? Can it be toxic? Unfortunately, yes, it can be harmful. Pregnant women are even advised to avoid parsley altogether. Let’s see if feeding your […]
Chickens love shrimps and will fight for them. But how healthy is it to feed them shrimp? Should you consider it as an occasional treat? Let’s see. Can Chickens Eat Shrimp? Yes, chickens can eat shrimp. It’s a healthy food source that fits well into a chicken’s balanced diet. Shrimp waste meal is also beneficial […]
Chickens are known to be very hardy animals, and they can endorse quite extreme situations. But what about their food and water intake? How long can chickens survive without food? And what if you forget to feed them once in a while? Let’s find out. how long can chickens survive without food? An adult chicken […]
If your chickens are free-ranging or have access to food 24/7, you don’t have a clue how much they eat during the day. Is it dangerous to provide them with an all-you-can-eat buffet? Can chickens overeat and become overweight or develop a fatty liver? And how much should your chickens eat during the day to […]
We don’t want to be the party poopers here at Chicken Fans. But we all know alcohol, including beer, isn’t good for us. Even moderate consumption comes with health risks. What about chickens? Can chickens drink beer? No, chickens can’t drink any beer as it contains toxic amounts of alcohol. Even non-alcoholic beers contain too […]
If you toss away spicy pepper scraps in the bin, it might be time to reconsider because chickens can eat spicy food. In fact, they can tolerate much more than humans. But can they taste spicy food, is it healthy for them, and is it a good idea to feed them with spicy food? Let’s […]
Grapes are generally considered safe for chickens. But they are highly toxic for dogs and cats. Should you be wary? Are grapes healthy after all? Let’s take a look. Is it dangerous to feed grapes to chickens? Why are grapes poisonous to dogs and cats but not to chickens? Are grapes healthy for chickens? Can […]
Chickens should not eat onions. Some people claim onions are a healthy snack. Others will tell you onions are highly toxic for chickens.
When you dig a little deeper, you will quickly discover onions are toxic for most animals.
Yes, chickens can eat rhubarb, but only in moderation. They can eat both the leaves and the stalks. Although rhubarb contains toxins, they most probably won’t die from eating some rhubarb once. There are, however, some caveats worth noting. Rhubarb is not a good food source for chickens, and they should especially avoid the leaves. […]
