Can I feed my chickens Potatoe peals?

[monarc23]

Just curious before i throw them up to them or pitch them thanks!

 

[Mrs.Puff]

Most experts say not to, unless they are cooked. Mine have eaten them with no ill effects. BUT definitely don't give them ones from potatoes that have gone green.

 

[lovemychix]

I heard no.

 

[farmerlor]

I've always heard that raw potato peels are a no-no so they go to the compost pile. If they're cooked they go to the chickies.

 

[jnjross]

good rule of thumb

if it gives YOU gas,

it gives 'em gas and chicken should never have gas

 

[monarc23]

What if I microwave them for several minutes until they're soft? Then its oke doke?

 

[monarc23]

Quote:
wellll potatoes dont give me gas sooo!

but that is a good rule of thumb to follow

 

[lovemychix]

Potatoes don't give me gas either. One time I gave my chickens some cooked beans and they loved them and I'm sure it kept them warm. I also heard that uncooked beans are a no no.

 

[B. Saffles Farms]

Our chickens have ate potatoe peals, many times and are still kicking and doin great.

 

[ranchhand]

Potatoes that have been exposed to light during storage sometime develop a greenish skin, due to a substance called solanine. It's not recommended that ANYONE eat the skins in that stage. They are fine to eat once peeled. I decided long ago to not give potatoes to my chickens, it's just starch anyway. I figure, why take the chance, when they compost so well.