{"id":60694,"date":"2022-04-16T10:55:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-orange-slices\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:55:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:55:53","slug":"can-chickens-eat-orange-slices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-orange-slices\/","title":{"rendered":"Can chickens eat orange slices?"},"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-orange-slices\/#Can_chickens_eat_orange_slices\" title=\"Can chickens eat orange slices?\">Can chickens eat orange slices?<\/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-orange-slices\/#What_happens_if_a_chicken_eats_citrus\" title=\"What happens if a chicken eats citrus?\">What happens if a chicken eats citrus?<\/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-orange-slices\/#Can_chickens_have_orange_slices\" title=\"Can chickens have orange slices?\">Can chickens have orange slices?<\/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-orange-slices\/#Can_chickens_eat_raw_oranges\" title=\"Can chickens eat raw oranges?\">Can chickens eat raw oranges?<\/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-orange-slices\/#Are_oranges_poisonous_to_chickens\" title=\"Are oranges poisonous to chickens?\">Are oranges poisonous to chickens?<\/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-orange-slices\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-orange-slices\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chickens-eat-orange-slices\/#Can_chickens_have_citric_acid\" title=\"Can chickens have citric acid?\">Can chickens have citric acid?<\/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-orange-slices\/#Can_chickens_eat_oranges_and_lemons\" title=\"Can chickens eat oranges and lemons?\">Can chickens eat oranges and lemons?<\/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-orange-slices\/#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_orange_slices\"><\/span>Can chickens eat orange slices?<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=\"What_happens_if_a_chicken_eats_citrus\"><\/span>What happens if a chicken eats citrus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is not bad for chickens. <b>Citrus is safe for chickens in small amounts and 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=\"Can_chickens_have_orange_slices\"><\/span>Can chickens have orange slices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The answer is simple, apply the general rule that if you can eat it, then chickens too. Thus, <b>yes!<\/b><b>Your chicken can eat oranges. However, it does not mean that if chickens can eat oranges, they like it or are safe for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_eat_raw_oranges\"><\/span>Can chickens eat raw 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=\"Are_oranges_poisonous_to_chickens\"><\/span>Are oranges poisonous to chickens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>oranges are safe for chickens to eat, whether they choose to eat them or not is a different story. 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=\"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=\"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_citric_acid\"><\/span>Can chickens have citric acid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Citric acid (CA) is commonly used in poultry diets to promote growth by acidifying the gastrointestinal contents, improving nutrient digestibility, and reducing pathogen loads.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_eat_oranges_and_lemons\"><\/span>Can chickens eat oranges and lemons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>(Who knew pigs were so discerning?) But the bottom line is <b>feeding oranges and lemons has some amazing health benefits not just for your chickens, but for their eggs and meat.<\/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<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can chickens eat orange slices?What happens if a chicken eats citrus?Can chickens have orange slices?Can chickens eat raw oranges?Are oranges poisonous to chickens?Is Citrus toxic to chickens?What happens if chickens eat oranges?Can chickens have citric acid?Can chickens eat oranges and lemons?Can chickens have oranges? Can chickens eat orange slices? So, yes!Chicken can&#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-60694","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60694"}],"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=60694"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60694\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60694"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60694"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60694"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}