Xylitol

[Cradams]

Has anyone had experience with chickens having xylitol? I have some oatmeal left over that was sweetened with Truvia.
Will it hurt them to eat it?

 

[sloanbychoice]

Has anyone had experience with chickens having xylitol? I have some oatmeal left over that was sweetened with Truvia.
Will it hurt them to eat it?

I’m certainly no expert, but from what I’ve read about artificial sweeteners, I wouldn’t test it.
Xylitol hasn’t been tested much in birds, but it’s very bad for dogs. So it’s a risk, in my opinion, that shouldn’t be taken.

 

[Ebony Rose]

Here's a link to an article about xylitol with broiler chicks:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00071660500302612
You may need a dictionary to sort out what they're saying, but the bottom line seems to indicate that a one time dosage was beneficial for broiler chicks. I agree with sloanbychoice that it's LETHAL to dogs. The long term effects on humans (and chickens) has yet to be determined.

 

[Folly's place]

Why try it on your birds? Throw it out!
Mary

 

[Cindy in PA]

Isn't Truvia stevia?

 

[aart]

Isn't Truvia stevia?

Yes.
I wouldn't eat it..... or feed it to my birds.

 

[chicknmania]

Xylitol is bad for birds. I'm assuming that includes chickens. Small amounts can be toxic.