What Can Chickens Eat?

Chickens are omnivores and can safely eat most meats, insects, fruits, nuts, and vegetables.

There are a number of treats that are toxic to chickens

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What can't they eat?

Toxic foods include...

Chocolate

Avocados contain Persin, which is fatal to chickens even in small amounts

Avocados

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Dry Beans

Dry beans which contain lectins which are toxic to chickens

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Green tomatoes and tomato plant leaves contain Solanine

Green Tomatoes

Other toxic foods include

- Alcohol - Raw Amaranth - Butter - Citrus - Coffee & Tea - Fried Food - Uncooked Potato

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