Should I feed my 14 Girls Cheese?

[ALJhappychicken]

Hi! I was wondering if chickens could eat cheese. I've fed them cottage cheese, and they ate it all up, but can they eat old macaroni and cheese? What about cheese scraps, like the kind you'd put in a sandwich? Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[WhiteLeghorn2]

Hi! I was wondering if chickens could eat cheese. I've fed them cottage cheese, and they ate it all up, but can they eat old macaroni and cheese? What about cheese scraps, like the kind you'd put in a sandwich? Thanks in advance for any help!

I believe dairy products will give chickens diarrhea. It's probably better to avoid it.

 

[Bullitt]

Hi! I was wondering if chickens could eat cheese. I've fed them cottage cheese, and they ate it all up, but can they eat old macaroni and cheese? What about cheese scraps, like the kind you'd put in a sandwich? Thanks in advance for any help!

Yes, chickens can eat all kinds of cheese.

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

 

[WhiteLeghorn2]

Yes, chickens can eat all kinds of cheese.

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

Really? I have always read on this site that cheese causes diarrhea in most chickens.

 

[Bullitt]

Really? I have always read on this site that cheese causes diarrhea in most chickens.

As with most chicken treats, cheese should be fed to chickens in moderation.

 

[ALJhappychicken]

Okay, thanks!

 

[crazyfeathers]

I feed my flock cheese every so often, I feed them anything I eat except onions and potato peelings. Moderation is the key.