⠀ left overs OK or no?

[nhgrl8]

I am baking and have Greek yogurt oikos coconut , organic canned pumpkin (not pie filling) and watermelon. Can I mic this and give to my chickens? Thank you in advance.

 

[hankbush4280]

Yup there good fir eating about any thing you put in the coop. No tomatoes, and there are a few more not to feed items

 

[sltatum1]

Why no tomatos? How can I find out what Not to feed them?

 

[Egghead_Jr]

No idea, and my chickens would wonder too.

I give all leftovers that have been in fridge week to chickens. No exceptions and they aren't complaining. Old spagetti with sauce, lasagna...tomato is in those.

 

[dawnpel]

My chickens LOVE tomatos. Last year they got into my garden and had a feast with them. They also love pasta and rice. They go nuts on that stuff

 

[TheRambler]

Tomatoes are fine. Maybr you heard not to feed tomatoe leaves?It Is a member of the nightshade family so the leaves are toxic.

Only twi things i know of toxic to chickens is avocado peel and pits, and cedar shavings

 

[slysimpson]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-treat-chart-the-best-treats-for-backyard-chickens

 

[DrMikelleRoeder]

I am baking and have Greek yogurt oikos coconut , organic canned pumpkin (not pie filling) and watermelon. Can I mic this and give to my chickens? Thank you in advance.

You should be OK with this mix. But, when it comes to feeding treats and scraps, we recommend following the 90/10 rule, meaning that 90% of the diet should come from a complete feed and no more than 10% of the diet should consist of treats, scraps and other supplements.

There are all sorts of scraps out there that chickens just love. Below is a list of common scraps that you should try and also some that you should avoid.

Greens are great for hens, as they can result in darker, richer yolks. Lettuce, kale, turnip greens and chard are great greens options. Watermelon, strawberries and blueberries are common fruits

More importantly, there are foods to avoid feeding your birds:
• Onions and garlic are not recommended, as they can give your eggs an off-flavor
• Avocado pits and skins contain a potential toxin called persin
• White potato peels that have green areas contain a toxin known as solanine, which can be fatal
• Undercooked or dried beans contain a toxin known as hemagglutinin
• Rhubarb contains anthraquinones, which can have a laxative effect. Rhubarb damaged by severe cold can be poisonous to chickens, due to the high concentration of oxalic acid
• Never feed moldy or rotten foods to your birds
• Very salty foods will result in excessively wet feces and may be toxic if enough is eaten

To learn more about feeding treats and scraps to your birds, check out a recent article we posted to our website: http://purinamills.com/animal-nutri...ltry/treats-snacks-are-they-good-for-my-hens/