Avocados

[ChickMami]

Hi- I'm new to this and my chicks are only 14 days old today...I'm planting some new fruit plants this week and I've read different things about avocados. Is it just the pits that are toxic to birds?

 

[Marthab1953]

http://www.communitychickens.com/2012/08/top-5-myths-and-facts-about-treats-for.html#.Ux4vu4VnibE



Top 5 Myths and Facts about Treats for Chickens

MYTH: Chickens should not eat avocados. FACT: Chickens can eat the flesh of avocado. However, avocado pits and skin contain persin, which can be toxic in significant quantities.