Are sprouted pinto beans okay for chickens?

[EmmaDonovan]

We have a lot of pinto beans right now. I'm wondering if I can move some to the "chicken food" section of our pantry. Can they be sprouted for chickens to eat?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

 

[nuthatched]

Uncooked beans are toxic to chickens. You can sprout them if you can somehow remove the bean

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Uncooked beans are toxic to chickens. You can sprout them if you can somehow remove the bean

Sounds an awful lot like work.

 

[EmmaDonovan]

But dried peas are okay, yes?

 

[nuthatched]

But dried peas are okay, yes?

Unless they're split, yes. (Split peas won't sprout)

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Unless they're split, yes. (Split peas won't sprout)

I've been meaning to tell you how much I like your avvy! Chanticleer, is it?

 

[nuthatched]

I've been meaning to tell you how much I like your avvy! Chanticleer, is it?

Alan A Dale, from Robin Hood. :]

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Alan A Dale, from Robin Hood. :]

Ah! Yes, of course. Have not seen that version. Must do! Love Prince of Thieves....

 

[nuthatched]

Ah! Yes, of course. Have not seen that version. Must do! Love Prince of Thieves....

For shame. It was one of my favorites a kid. I don't think I've seen it in 20 years....