10 Foods Your Chickens Should Avoid

Chickens as miniature trash compactors – they will eat just about anything you give them, but there are some things that aren’t good for them. Here is a list of things that you should not feed your chickens:

1. Raw Green Potato Peels

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They contain a toxic substance called Solanine which affects the nervous system.

2. Citrus

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Build up of citric acid and vitamin C often leads to feather plucking.

3. Onions

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Contains a toxin substance called thiosulphate that destroys red blood cells.

4. Salty Foods

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Some salt is okay, but too much can be deadly.

5. Chocolate

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It contains methylxanthines and theobromine, which are toxic to birds and many other pets.

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Source : yourhouseandgarden.com

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