Can You Feed Chickens Egg Whites?

[HorsesRMe123]

So I’m wondering if I can feed my girls egg whites? It’s a product you buy and it’s not set whites that I separated from the egg, it’s in a carton from the store. Would it be unsafe to feed them this?

 

[humblehillsfarm]

No, but why would you want to?

 

[HorsesRMe123]

No, but why would you want to?

Ok thank you. Wanted to cook some and feed them it for protein like you would a scrambled egg.

 

[humblehillsfarm]

Ok thank you. Wanted to cook some and feed them it for protein like you would a scrambled egg.

What age are the chickens and what else are you feeding them? Formulated feed for poultry or chickens has sufficient protein, anything else should be as a treat only, maximum of 1-2 tablespoons per bird per day. Chicks less than 8 weeks old should only eat chick starter. Nothing else. With that said, the egg whites would definitely be enjoyed by your flock.

 

[HorsesRMe123]

What age are the chickens and what else are you feeding them? Formulated feed for poultry or chickens has sufficient protein, anything else should be as a treat only, maximum of 1-2 tablespoons per bird per day. Chicks less than 8 weeks old should only eat chick starter. Nothing else. With that said, the egg whites would definitely be enjoyed by your flock.

They are 19 weeks old and still on a grower feed as they are not quite laying size yet. Definitely several weeks out until they reach that size. Thank you for the help!

 

[nuthatched]

Scrambled eggs are great for chickens, go ahead.

 

[Aapomp831]

I don’t understand the people saying no. Scrambled eggs are a delicious treat for chickens, and excellent for them when they are sick. You can absolutely feed them to your chickens - no problem at all and they will love it.
You do, however, at 19 weeks want to switch them to layer feed and put out free choice oyster shells. It’s not too early.

 

[Aapomp831]

No, but why would you want to?

Scrambled eggs are great for chickens. It’s not a problem.

 

[humblehillsfarm]

Scrambled eggs are great for chickens. It’s not a problem.

Read the entire thread before quoting old responses, please.

 

[Aapomp831]

Read the entire thread before quoting old responses, please.

I did read the entire thread. It’s not that long. I didn’t miss anything... there aren’t any ingredients in the carton of egg whites that chickens can’t have, and she stated they are 19 weeks. What I quoted was from today at 4:05 pm. I really don’t understand what you mean.