{"id":54873,"date":"2022-04-16T10:45:57","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:45:57","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:45:57","slug":"can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/","title":{"rendered":"Can chickens eat citrus peels?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Can_chickens_eat_citrus_peels\" title=\"Can chickens eat citrus peels?\">Can chickens eat citrus peels?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Are_oranges_OK_for_chickens\" title=\"Are oranges OK for chickens?\">Are oranges OK for chickens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Do_chickens_hate_oranges\" title=\"Do chickens hate oranges?\">Do chickens hate oranges?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Are_orange_peels_toxic_to_birds\" title=\"Are orange peels toxic to birds?\">Are orange peels toxic to birds?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Can_chickens_eat_oranges_and_orange_peels\" title=\"Can chickens eat oranges and orange peels?\">Can chickens eat oranges and orange peels?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Can_chickens_eat_tangerine_peels\" title=\"Can chickens eat tangerine peels?\">Can chickens eat tangerine peels?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Why_cant_chickens_have_oranges\" title=\"Why can&#8217;t chickens have oranges?\">Why can&#8217;t chickens have oranges?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Can_I_give_my_chickens_orange_peels\" title=\"Can I give my chickens orange peels?\">Can I give my chickens orange peels?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Why_is_citrus_not_good_for_chickens\" title=\"Why is citrus not good for chickens?\">Why is citrus not good for chickens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#What_fruits_are_safe_for_chickens\" title=\"What fruits are safe for chickens?\">What fruits are safe for chickens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Will_chicken_eat_oranges\" title=\"Will chicken eat oranges?\">Will chicken eat oranges?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Is_Citrus_toxic_to_chickens\" title=\"Is Citrus toxic to chickens?\">Is Citrus toxic to chickens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#How_do_you_give_chickens_oranges\" title=\"How do you give chickens oranges?\">How do you give chickens oranges?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Will_birds_eat_orange_rinds\" title=\"Will birds eat orange rinds?\">Will birds eat orange rinds?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Are_oranges_good_for_wild_birds\" title=\"Are oranges good for wild birds?\">Are oranges good for wild birds?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Is_orange_peel_safe_for_budgies\" title=\"Is orange peel safe for budgies?\">Is orange peel safe for budgies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Will_animals_eat_orange_peels\" title=\"Will animals eat orange peels?\">Will animals eat orange peels?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Can_chickens_eat_little_oranges\" title=\"Can chickens eat little oranges?\">Can chickens eat little oranges?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Do_chickens_eat_citrus_peels\" title=\"Do chickens eat citrus peels?\">Do chickens eat citrus peels?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Can_chickens_eat_tangerines\" title=\"Can chickens eat tangerines?\">Can chickens eat tangerines?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Can_chickens_eat_mandarin_orange_peels\" title=\"Can chickens eat mandarin orange peels?\">Can chickens eat mandarin orange peels?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Can_chickens_eat_citrus_peel\" title=\"Can chickens eat citrus peel?\">Can chickens eat citrus peel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Can_birds_eat_tangerines\" title=\"Can birds eat tangerines?\">Can birds eat tangerines?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#What_happens_if_chickens_eat_oranges\" title=\"What happens if chickens eat oranges?\">What happens if chickens eat oranges?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-citrus-peels\/#Can_chickens_have_oranges\" title=\"Can chickens have oranges?\">Can chickens have oranges?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_eat_citrus_peels\"><\/span>Can chickens eat citrus peels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a rule <b>chickens won&#8217;t eat the peel as it is very tough and can&#8217;t be swallowed whole. Citrus peel is likely to have pesticides on the surface, some of which are extremely toxic. Citrus fruit is also routinely waxed to preserve them for storage and these should not be consumed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_oranges_OK_for_chickens\"><\/span>Are oranges OK for chickens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can chickens eat oranges? <b>They can but they don&#8217;t tend to like them! Oranges are super healthy for chickens but, generally, they&#8217;re not fans of this zestiest of fruits. Try adding them to fruit salads to ensure your flock get to gain from their health benefits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chickens_hate_oranges\"><\/span>Do chickens hate oranges?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most chickens do not like the taste of oranges. They have tried it out by throwing a few oranges to chickens. Naturally, the chickens became curious about the orange and nipped it a few times. However, they walked away dissatisfied.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_orange_peels_toxic_to_birds\"><\/span>Are orange peels toxic to birds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Orange peels are not toxic to birds. But they&#8217;re quite bitter and too tough for the beaks of the smaller birds. Larger birds with strong beaks may attempt to eat the orange peels. Try not to encourage birds to eat the peel unless the fruit you use is home-grown or organic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_eat_oranges_and_orange_peels\"><\/span>Can chickens eat oranges and orange peels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What About Orange Peels? Some peels, like avocado peels, definitely should not be fed to chickens. However, <b>peels from oranges are fine for chickens. Just like the oranges themselves, though, your chickens probably won&#8217;t care for the peels either.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_eat_tangerine_peels\"><\/span>Can chickens eat tangerine peels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It may cause digestive problems in chickens. Thus, it is best to leave it to that. <b>Do not feed them orange peels, and only give them a few oranges.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_chickens_have_oranges\"><\/span>Why can&#8217;t chickens have oranges?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oranges are known to have a great amount of vitamin C. However, chickens do not need vitamin C as they produce their own. Moreover, it has fiber and potassium that&#8217;s beneficial for them. The only downside of feeding them oranges is <b>it has sugar, and too much sugar for chickens is bad<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_chickens_orange_peels\"><\/span>Can I give my chickens orange peels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While oranges are safe for chickens to eat, whether they choose to eat them or not is a different story. <b>Most chickens will steer clear of the citrus fruit and its peel, but there&#8217;s always an exception to the rule.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_citrus_not_good_for_chickens\"><\/span>Why is citrus not good for chickens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Citrus peel is likely to have pesticides on the surface, some of which are extremely toxic. Citrus fruit is also routinely waxed to preserve them for storage and these should not be consumed. Citrus oils found in the skin of the fruit are quite strong and as you wouldn&#8217;t eat the peel then don&#8217;t feed it to the hens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fruits_are_safe_for_chickens\"><\/span>What fruits are safe for chickens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fruits  Aside from a few exceptions, most fruits are fine to feed your chickens. Suggestions are <b>apples, berries, and melons (watermelon rinds are one of the favorites with our chickens). Grains  Rice, wheat, and other grains are fine for your chickens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_chicken_eat_oranges\"><\/span>Will chicken eat oranges?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can chickens eat oranges? <b>They can but they don&#8217;t tend to like them! Oranges are super healthy for chickens but, generally, they&#8217;re not fans of this zestiest of fruits. Try adding them to fruit salads to ensure your flock get to gain from their health benefits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Citrus_toxic_to_chickens\"><\/span>Is Citrus toxic to chickens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is not bad for chickens. Citrus is safe for chickens in small amounts and <b>not poisonous to chickens at all. It is highly acidic and contains sugar but it can be given in limited quantities.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_give_chickens_oranges\"><\/span>How do you give chickens oranges?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you feed your chickens oranges, in small bits, you can <b>combine it with their regular meals. But keep an eye on them in case the orange turns them off their feed altogether. And as a rule of thumb, try not to overdo it with the oranges feed your chickens scraps of any kind in moderation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_birds_eat_orange_rinds\"><\/span>Will birds eat orange rinds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Birds can digest orange peels, but only larger birds with tough beaks will eat them. Most birds find the peels too tough and bitter to eat, so they&#8217;ll eat just the fleshy middle of the orange and leave the rest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_oranges_good_for_wild_birds\"><\/span>Are oranges good for wild birds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Birds that eat oranges include bluebirds, catbirds, grosbeaks, mockingbirds, orioles, robins, tanagers, thrashers, towhees, waxwings, woodpeckers. <b>Many birds can eat oranges. They can be offered as orange-halves or sliced.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_orange_peel_safe_for_budgies\"><\/span>Is orange peel safe for budgies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Orange peels are not bad for budgies overall. However, since most peels are covered in chemicals and pesticides, it&#8217;s not recommended for budgies. Your best option is to remove the peel before giving the orange to your bird.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_animals_eat_orange_peels\"><\/span>Will animals eat orange peels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also count <b>chickens, ducks, pigs, and horses if you own a farm. These animals could also eat oranges and their peels. They are the only animals that like to eat orange peels, and that&#8217;s why they belong to the premium destructors of your orange trees.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_eat_little_oranges\"><\/span>Can chickens eat little oranges?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, <b>yes!<\/b><b>Chicken can eat oranges. Some chickens want oranges, while others do not prefer them. Nevertheless, if your chicken likes oranges, you can give them this tasty treat once in a while.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chickens_eat_citrus_peels\"><\/span>Do chickens eat citrus peels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a rule <b>chickens won&#8217;t eat the peel as it is very tough and can&#8217;t be swallowed whole. Citrus peel is likely to have pesticides on the surface, some of which are extremely toxic. Citrus fruit is also routinely waxed to preserve them for storage and these should not be consumed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_eat_tangerines\"><\/span>Can chickens eat tangerines?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When asking about citrus fruits we usually mean lemons, oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, pomelo and limes. Citrus fruits contain vitamin C, sugars, minerals and dietary fibre. Of these <b>only the sugars are inherently bad for chickens<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_eat_mandarin_orange_peels\"><\/span>Can chickens eat mandarin orange peels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some peels, like avocado peels, definitely should not be fed to chickens. However, <b>peels from oranges are fine for chickens. Just like the oranges themselves, though, your chickens probably won&#8217;t care for the peels either.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_eat_citrus_peel\"><\/span>Can chickens eat citrus peel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While oranges are safe for chickens to eat, whether they choose to eat them or not is a different story. <b>Most chickens will steer clear of the citrus fruit and its peel, but there&#8217;s always an exception to the rule.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_birds_eat_tangerines\"><\/span>Can birds eat tangerines?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Parrots can eat citrus fruits (oranges, clementines, tangerines, grapefruits, lemons, and limes.) They contain essential nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, magnesium, and potassium.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_chickens_eat_oranges\"><\/span>What happens if chickens eat oranges?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chickens Just Don&#8217;t Love Citrus However, chickens produce enough vitamin C all on their own, so it&#8217;s not a necessary nutrient. Because of this, there&#8217;s no need to force your chicken to eat your orange scraps. <b>They are likely just fine eating everything else!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_have_oranges\"><\/span>Can chickens have oranges?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can chickens eat oranges? <b>They can but they don&#8217;t tend to like them! Oranges are super healthy for chickens but, generally, they&#8217;re not fans of this zestiest of fruits. Try adding them to fruit salads to ensure your flock get to gain from their health benefits.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can chickens eat citrus peels?Are oranges OK for chickens?Do chickens hate oranges?Are orange peels toxic to birds?Can chickens eat oranges and orange peels?Can chickens eat tangerine peels?Why can&#8217;t chickens have oranges?Can I give my chickens orange peels?Why is citrus not good for chickens?What fruits are safe for chickens?Will chicken eat oranges?Is Citrus&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-54873","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54873"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54873"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54873\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54873"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54873"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54873"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}