IS there anything you shouldn't feed chickens?

[NC29mom]

Just wondering if there is anything I SHOULDN'T be feeding my chickens? (as treats) And at what age can I start feeding treats?

******Happy 4th****** (we celebrating with our chickens!!)

 

[twister]

salty items
sugary items
potatos/potato peels

 

[geebs]

fresh green beans. Fresh potatoe peelings...

 

[TiaView]

uh oh...why not fresh green beans?

 

[RockyPhoenix]

daffodils!

 

[mickistoy]

onions....heard they flavor the eggs....unless that is what you like

 

[paridisefarm2009]

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Yea why not green beans? I gave them once the are still here

 

[usschicago1]

apricots

 

[JCoogle]

Potatos? I have a Roo that just loves mashed potatos. He is so funny looking when he gets it all in his comb.

 

[washingtonannie]

Uncooked potatoes and potato peels are poisonous to chickens. However, they love them cooked. When I peel my potatoes, I pop the peels into a pot of water and boil them. When they're cool, I give the treats to my girls. It looks almost like a chicken football game when they pounce on them.

Flower bulbs are also poisonous as are the seeds of stone fruit.