Chickens can eat oatmeal, both cooked and raw, and will definitely enjoy oatmeal in the winter months. Avoid instant oats as they can contain sugar and other additives. There’s nothing quite as...
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Chickens can only eat potato skins if they are freshly cooked. Raw potato skins, green potato skins, potato eyes and sprouting potatoes are toxic to chickens. It is enticing to feed table scraps...
Chickens do eat lettuce and owners often throw leftover lettuce in their chicken coops. However, lettuce is very low on nutritional value and there are far better foods out there. Different types...
Chickens can eat raw and cooked pears, but just like any fruit - chickens should only be fed pears in moderation. Pear seeds do contain trace amounts of cyanide. Fresh fruits and veggies are...
Chickens can only eat fresh, canned and frozen green beans when cooked without fat or seasonings. Raw green beans contain lectic which is toxic for chickens to eat. Green beans are often a...
Chickens can eat spinach and it's a nutritional powerhouse, but should only be fed to chickens in small amounts. Spinach contains oxalic acid which can be harmful in high doses. Spinach is easy to...