Chickens can eat sweet feed in moderation without any issues. However, sweet feed doesn’t provide the right blend of nutritional content as chicken feed does, even if it’s high in protein. A little won’t do any harm, but it’s not a chicken feed substitute. What Is Sweet Feed? Sweet feed is a food mix that …
Chickens love bananas, and they’re a good source of nutrition. You’re right to be concerned about the peel though, as the strong, rubber-like texture could be a choking hazard. However, chickens can eat banana peels without any issues in my experience. Is It Safe for Chickens to Eat Banana Peels? There are two concerns most …
Chickens can eat cabbage leaves, yes. In fact, cabbage is a nutrient-dense vegetable and complements a chicken’s well-balanced diet. In this article, we’re looking at the benefits of cabbage, as well as other foods that are good for chickens. Is Cabbage and Cabbage Leaves Good For Chickens? Cabbage leaves, like most vegetables, are great for …
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Peacocks can eat peanuts, yes. Peafowls are omnivores and eat a wide range of nuts, berries, seeds, and insects in the wild. In captivity, peafowls’ diets typically comprise of game feed and is supplemented with similar foods. Should You Feed Peacocks Nuts? Just to make sure we’re clear on something that is often misunderstood about …
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Chickens can eat marigolds, yes. Not only do you not need to be concerned, but this flowering herb provides some interesting and unique health benefits for chickens. In this article, I’m going to explain what marigolds are, why they provide some benefits to chickens and list some plants that are known to be toxic to …
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Chickens can eat noodles, yes. Noodles come in many forms, from ramen to buckwheat, quinoa, and squash. But generally speaking, noodles are not toxic or harmful in any way, so feel free to give your hens some leftovers. Are Noodles and Pasta Good For Chickens? Noodles, pasta, and spaghetti are usually classified as being very …
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Chickens can eat eggplant or aubergine, yes. As a member of the nightshade family, you must remove the leaves and green parts as these contain toxins. The flesh, skin, and seeds of this fruit are perfectly fine for chickens though. Known as eggplant, aubergine, or brinjal depending on where you are in the world, this …
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Chickens can eat earthworms, yes. In fact, earthworms make for a nutritionally dense snack. There is a small risk of parasite transfer, gapeworm in particular. But this shouldn’t outweigh the benefits of allowing your chickens to eat earthworms and other bugs. Foraging for bugs and insects comes naturally to chickens. It’s not something you can …
Chickens can eat nightcrawlers, yes. It’s hard to stop them! There is a small risk of your chickens getting internal worms and other parasites from nightcrawlers and other worms, but this is typically quite rare. Red worms, earthworms, red wigglers, nightcrawlers….these are all very similar earthworms, and all provide a tasty and irresistible treat for …
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Chickens can eat butter, yes. It’s not toxic or harmful, but it’s high in fats and often has salt and other preservatives and additives. So, it’s not ideal for chickens and should only be given to them in small amounts. Feeding chickens table scraps, leftovers, and other foods is always fun. It’s a great way …
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