Are raw whole pumpkin seeds safe

[LakeGooseBerry]

A while back I asked if grapes (with seeds) were safe for my chickens and got responses saying that the grapes were fine but the seeds could cause problems. So no grapes.


Now I’d like to know what everyone thinks about the guts from all the autumn pumpkins, including the seeds. Will whole raw pumpkin seeds cause problems?

 

[Molpet]

they love them
and pumpkin seeds are supposed to be a worm preventative

 

[Chickassan]

Nope pumpkin seeds are fine and grapes are fine if they're seedless.

 

[ChickNanny13]

I've given my 4 BOs half a small pumpkin, they love it, especially the seeds! Do notice that their poop gets softer. I've given my 5 Blue Wynadottes half a pumpkin, the ate it down to the skin in a few days leaving a nice bowl for their FF. I don't give it often, maybe once or twice a year.

 

[lazy gardener]

I would not worry about grape seeds, and allow birds to eat them in moderation. Wild birds help themselves to grape crops all the time.

 

[mamahen315]

My birds love grapes, berries and pumpkins!! They'll pretty much eat any veggie or fruit I have for them, except broccoli hah

 

[Chickassan]

I didn't think about it but the girls eat muscadines and they are grapes seeds and all with no problems. They have to moderate themselves since they grow wild. That does pretty much mean don't worry about it.

I would not worry about grape seeds, and allow birds to eat them in moderation. Wild birds help themselves to grape crops all the time.

 

[lazy gardener]

My flock will chow down the broccoli.