Are Uncooked Lentils Really Dangerous for Chickens?

[Awestruck]

So, my question is this, can I just cook the lentils until tender in the slow cooker, or do I also have to boil them first? And yes, I have the same questions because I have noticed that some chicken feed does contain lentils that are raw. This is a good topic to discuss.

 

[nuthatched]

So, my question is this, can I just cook the lentils until tender in the slow cooker, or do I also have to boil them first? And yes, I have the same questions because I have noticed that some chicken feed does contain lentils that are raw. This is a good topic to discuss.

Did you read storm crows post? Excellent info

 

[Magnumchicken]

Chickens would need to eat about 1000 lbs per day to get enough hemoaglutinin to be toxic. So unless your chickens are eating that much it's fine.
Absolute nonsense.

 

[EddieSalita]

I have a few pigeon peas in my free range forest. The king parrots love em. The chickens especially love them when they are green and unripe. They can always be found under it when the king parrots are having a feed, picking up what they drop.

Pigeon pea is a great run plant. Chooks will readily eat the leaves also.