Can chickens eat raspberry seeds?

[Cheyenne D]

i am wondering if chickens can eat raspberry seeds because i am makeing a raspberry syrup so i have alot of seeds an mush left over (maybe 2-3 cups) i'm not sure if that would be to large of an amount to give them or not. any advice?

 

[Kelsie2290]

How many chickens are you feeding? Like anything else you are adding as a special treat to their diet, feed it in moderation, I wouldn't feed a cup per bird but a tablespoon shouldn't upset their diet. I give leftovers from jam/jelly making to ours, and they will eat raspberry's off the plants as fast as they ripen, and do seem to enjoy them.

 

[Cheyenne D]

thank you very much! i over-etimated how much left overs i have so it's not nearly 3 cups. i know to feed in moderation because it is a treat, i was just wondering regarding the amount of seeds but then i got to thinking about it and realized i give them whole berries so whats really the difference. Thanks again though!