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Can Chickens eat Corn?

Corn in all its forms is a delicious and nutritious year-round treat for chickens.
Believe it or not, corn has become a controversial topic when it comes to chicken keeping. 
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Can Chickens eat Watermelon?

Watermelon is one of the best summer treats for chickens, providing them essential hydration as well as beneficial nutrients on a hot day.

Watermelon is one of the best summer treats for your chickens. Its high water content helps keep them hydrated on hot summer days.

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Can Chickens Eat Blueberries?

Blueberries are a nutritious treat for your chickens.

Blueberries are one of the best treats you can give to your chickens. They are a "super food" packed with all kinds of health benefits and nutrients.

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Can Chickens Eat Chocolate?

Chocolate and other sources of caffeine can be very harmful for chickens.

Chocolate, coffee grounds, tea bags, and other sources of caffeine can be very harmful for chickens.

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Can Chickens Eat Onions?

Onions should not be fed to chickens because they contain the toxin thiosulphate.

I don't recommend feeding onions to your chickens because any potential health benefits are far outweighed by the potential health risk.

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Can Chickens Eat Raisins?

While raisins aren't toxic to  chickens, they should only be fed in moderation.

Raisins are toxic to dogs and cats, but oddly enough, they are not harmful to chickens. But, they still should only be fed in moderation.

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Can Chickens Eat Apples?

Apples are nutritious treats for chickens, but take care feeding the apple seeds, which contain cyanide.

Apples are nutritious treats for chickens that they'll love. You can cut them in half, slice them, or hang them for the chickens to have fun playing their own game of tetherball with. 

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Can Chickens Eat Iceberg Lettuce?

Iceberg lettuce and other leafy greens are great additions to your chickens diet, but some types are more nutritious than others.

Giving your chickens plenty of leafy greens is a great way to supplement their diet and provide them with some variety, as well as extra hydration and nutrients.

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Can Chickens Eat Tomatoes?

Tomatoes are part of the nightshade family which contains the toxins solanine and tomatine.
 Members of the nightshade family all contain the toxin solanine. Unripe tomatoes also contain the glycoalkaloid tomatine. ©Copyright protected by Fresh Eggs Daily Inc. All rights reserved. The original content appeared on www.fresheggsdaily.blog. You may use one photo and a portion of this article with credit and a link back to this site. Unauthorized use is subject to enforcement to the full extent of th...

Can Chickens Eat Strawberries?

Strawberries, and other types of berries, are nutritious treats for your chickens.  

Strawberries are a nutritious treat for your chickens - and they will love them.

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