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I find my citrus with holes pecked in it. I heard its bad so I take it away. They dont seem affected so Im not sure the reason that they cant have it.
Citrus is a food source for some kinds of birds. . . Orioles come to mind. . . don't know about chickens, but I doubt it would hurt them.
ANYTHING in large quantities other than the regular feed can be harmful. For example if you drink too much water well you can get water intoxication and die but you get the idea. I often tell people citrus is a no no but if one falls off your tree don't freak out and run to the nearest animal emergency clinic. I have been told and read several times that too much citrus can change the chemical balance in their bodies and cause them to slow in laying. Have I ever given citrus to my flock? YES. but it was only a small amount and not something they get everyday. So all in all as long as you aren't peeling up 20 pounds of citrus a day or a week for your birds you ought to be just fine.
I find my citrus with holes pecked in it. I heard its bad so I take it away. They dont seem affected so Im not sure the reason that they cant have it.
Citrus is a food source for some kinds of birds. . . Orioles come to mind. . . don't know about chickens, but I doubt it would hurt them.
ANYTHING in large quantities other than the regular feed can be harmful. For example if you drink too much water well you can get water intoxication and die but you get the idea. I often tell people citrus is a no no but if one falls off your tree don't freak out and run to the nearest animal emergency clinic. I have been told and read several times that too much citrus can change the chemical balance in their bodies and cause them to slow in laying. Have I ever given citrus to my flock? YES. but it was only a small amount and not something they get everyday. So all in all as long as you aren't peeling up 20 pounds of citrus a day or a week for your birds you ought to be just fine.
