Apple cores safe for chickens?

[dolphinlvr4]

I have 3 3.5 mo old barred rock hens who seem to really like any n all treats I give but am wondering if the core and seeds are safe to give them.. Any advice on that? Ty! ;-)

 

[Dash]

Apple seeds contain a substance called amygdalin that can release cyanide under the right circumstances such as contact with digestive enzymes. In small doses, you shouldn't have a problem, but I don't chance it with my chickens. Just never give them bowl of apple seeds

 

[Gord2012]

yes the apple cores are safe for chickens in fact they`ll injoy pecking it to break it open and eat the seeds , well atleast it will keep them occupied lol .

 

[dolphinlvr4]

Ok. Ty all

 

[Gord2012]

ur welcome

 

[esoaksranch]

Good to know, I do the same thing with grapes.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

I just throw the whole apple in the run and they tear it apart.

 

[dana134]

I use my juicer to make my breakfast and lunch. I use spinach, celery, apples, carrots, and some other things. Everything that does not make it to my juice I give to my chickens. They love it!!!

 

[jeanlbean]

I love to watch my pullets eating new items. They love yogurt, apples, grapes, potatoes but not yellow or zucchini squash!

 

[dolphinlvr4]

I gave my girls yogurt for the first time and they loved it as long as it was on the ground. Lol. They eat anything from anything or anyone ( they aren't shy). But that scary yogurt was just to funny!!