Can I give my chickens outdated applesauce?

[gale65]

When I was cleaning out the cupboard I found some individual cups of applesauce dated june of 2011. Can I give them to the chickens? Will they even like applesauce? I would put it in a pumpkin half, probably...

 

[draye]

I think it would be fine for the chickens. I've eaten outdated food myself if not too far out of date.

 

[groundpecker]

Open it up, and if it does not smell ruined i would say it is safe for them.

 

[CMV]

June of 2011- I'd still be eating it. Your birds will love it!

 

[Dar]

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lol glad im not the only one who thinks like this

 

[navychick]

"Out Dated" is a term implemented by the FDA. It is useful for rotating stock and ensuring we buy fresh food but does not indicate whether the food is fresh or edible, just a guideline. Like most government programs, rules and guidelines, they appeal mostly to those without common sense. Studies show even medications can be safely taken for a year after "expiration" as they only lose a very small percentage of effectiveness. Only "life saving" meds should never be taken after they expire. That said, my family throws away everything the day it expires driving me crazy.

 

[turbodog]

Definitly still edible. Feed to your girls or eat it yourself.

 

[kuntrygirl]

I would eat it before I fed it to my chickens.

They should be fine.

 

[clucksbc]

Would say..absolutely fine...
I am quite the barginist...raised a fine health boy on expired items...
tip...
turn yogurt and sourcream upside down...
provides and aditional seal..and lasts longer...

 

[speckledhen]

As long as it is not moldy, sure. Never feed chickens anything that is moldy or you could set up a situation for sour crop.