{"id":61597,"date":"2022-04-16T10:57:03","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:57:03","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:57:03","slug":"how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you feed chickens blueberries?"},"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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#How_do_you_feed_chickens_blueberries\" title=\"How do you feed chickens blueberries?\">How do you feed chickens blueberries?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#How_many_blueberries_can_a_chicken_eat\" title=\"How many blueberries can a chicken eat?\">How many blueberries can a chicken eat?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#What_fruit_can_chickens_not_eat\" title=\"What fruit can chickens not eat?\">What fruit can chickens not eat?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#Can_you_give_chickens_whole_blueberries\" title=\"Can you give chickens whole blueberries?\">Can you give chickens whole blueberries?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#How_much_blueberries_can_chickens_eat\" title=\"How much blueberries can chickens eat?\">How much blueberries can chickens eat?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#Can_chickens_eat_blueberries_and_strawberries\" title=\"Can chickens eat blueberries and strawberries?\">Can chickens eat blueberries and strawberries?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#Are_frozen_blueberries_OK_for_chickens\" title=\"Are frozen blueberries OK for chickens?\">Are frozen blueberries OK for chickens?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#Can_chickens_eat_blueberries_everyday\" title=\"Can chickens eat blueberries everyday?\">Can chickens eat blueberries everyday?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#Can_I_feed_my_chickens_blueberries\" title=\"Can I feed my chickens blueberries?\">Can I feed my chickens blueberries?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#Can_chickens_have_strawberries_and_blueberries\" title=\"Can chickens have strawberries and blueberries?\">Can chickens have strawberries and blueberries?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#What_foods_are_poisonous_to_chickens\" title=\"What foods are poisonous to chickens?\">What foods are poisonous to chickens?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#What_fruits_and_vegetables_can_chickens_not_eat\" title=\"What fruits and vegetables can chickens not eat?\">What fruits and vegetables can chickens not eat?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#Can_you_give_chickens_too_much_fruit\" title=\"Can you give chickens too much fruit?\">Can you give chickens too much fruit?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#Are_blueberries_toxic_to_chickens\" title=\"Are blueberries toxic to chickens?\">Are blueberries toxic to chickens?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#Can_chickens_eat_strawberries\" title=\"Can chickens eat strawberries?\">Can chickens eat strawberries?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#Can_laying_chickens_eat_strawberries\" title=\"Can laying chickens eat strawberries?\">Can laying chickens eat strawberries?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#What_berries_can_chickens_eat\" title=\"What berries can chickens eat?\">What berries can chickens eat?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#Can_chickens_have_frozen_blueberries\" title=\"Can chickens have frozen blueberries?\">Can chickens have frozen blueberries?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#What_frozen_fruit_can_chickens_eat\" title=\"What frozen fruit can chickens eat?\">What frozen fruit can chickens eat?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#How_many_blueberries_can_chickens_eat\" title=\"How many blueberries can chickens eat?\">How many blueberries can chickens eat?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#Can_you_feed_chickens_fruit_everyday\" title=\"Can you feed chickens fruit everyday?\">Can you feed chickens fruit everyday?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#Can_chickens_eat_strawberries_and_blueberries\" title=\"Can chickens eat strawberries and blueberries?\">Can chickens eat strawberries and blueberries?<\/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\/how-do-you-feed-chickens-blueberries\/#Can_chickens_have_strawberries\" title=\"Can chickens have strawberries?\">Can chickens have strawberries?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_feed_chickens_blueberries\"><\/span>How do you feed chickens blueberries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feeding Your Chicken Blueberries Apples, bananas, blackberries, grapes, and strawberries are great fruit options to mix with the blueberries. Additionally, you should <b>put the blueberries and other fruit in a bowl separate from the rest of their food. Fruit and blueberries in particular can be really messy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_blueberries_can_a_chicken_eat\"><\/span>How many blueberries can a chicken eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is this? That means 90% of what you give your chicken must be their feed, while 10% should be treated. As such, you can give your chickens blueberries <b>twice or thrice a week. Just two or three blueberries will provide chickens with the nutrients they need.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fruit_can_chickens_not_eat\"><\/span>What fruit can chickens not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blueberries can be eaten freshly picked or incorporated into a variety of recipes. They can also be purchased frozen. They have been shown to protect against heart disease and cancer, and can also help maintain bone strength, mental health, and healthful blood pressure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_chickens_whole_blueberries\"><\/span>Can you give chickens whole blueberries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can Chickens Eat Blueberries? <b>Yes. Chickens love these healthy berries. You may see some unusual poop colors after this treat!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_blueberries_can_chickens_eat\"><\/span>How much blueberries can chickens eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is this? That means 90% of what you give your chicken must be their feed, while 10% should be treated. As such, you can give your chickens blueberries <b>twice or thrice a week. Just two or three blueberries will provide chickens with the nutrients they need.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_eat_blueberries_and_strawberries\"><\/span>Can chickens eat blueberries and strawberries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, chickens can eat all sorts of berries and blueberries are one of their favourites. Packed full of vitamins and minerals, blueberries also contain antioxidants.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_frozen_blueberries_OK_for_chickens\"><\/span>Are frozen blueberries OK for chickens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Frozen berries and grapes <b>Your chickens will absolutely love pecking at their favourite frozen berries &#8211; it keeps them amused, it keeps them fed and it keeps them cool! Chickens will also love it if you freeze up some grapes for them to munch on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_eat_blueberries_everyday\"><\/span>Can chickens eat blueberries everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can Chickens Eat Blueberries? <b>Yes. Chickens love these healthy berries. You may see some unusual poop colors after this treat!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_chickens_blueberries\"><\/span>Can I feed my chickens blueberries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chickens love blueberries, which is great news as they&#8217;re full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_have_strawberries_and_blueberries\"><\/span>Can chickens have strawberries and blueberries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, chickens can eat all sorts of berries and blueberries are one of their favourites. Packed full of vitamins and minerals, blueberries also contain antioxidants.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_are_poisonous_to_chickens\"><\/span>What foods are poisonous to chickens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Foods that are poisonous to Chickens<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avocado skins and pits are poisonous to chickens. This can cause breathing and\/or heart problems, possibly resulting in death.<\/li>\n<li>Raw or dried beans.  <\/li>\n<li>Raw green potato skins.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid feeding your chickens rhubarb or tomato plants.<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate.  <\/li>\n<li>Apple seeds.  <\/li>\n<li>Apricot pits and leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>05-Sept-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fruits_and_vegetables_can_chickens_not_eat\"><\/span>What fruits and vegetables can chickens not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hens should never be fed food scraps that contain anything high in fat or salt, and do not feed them food that is rancid or spoiled. Specific types of food that hens should not be fed include <b>raw potato, avocado, chocolate, onion, garlic, citrus fruits, uncooked rice or uncooked beans [2].<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_chickens_too_much_fruit\"><\/span>Can you give chickens too much fruit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can Chickens Eat Blueberries? <b>Yes. Chickens love these healthy berries. You may see some unusual poop colors after this treat!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_blueberries_toxic_to_chickens\"><\/span>Are blueberries toxic to chickens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can Chickens Eat Blueberries? <b>Yes. Chickens love these healthy berries. You may see some unusual poop colors after this treat!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_eat_strawberries\"><\/span>Can chickens eat strawberries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can chickens eat strawberries? <b>In moderation. Strawberries are full of health-giving goodness like vitamins A, C and B9, as well as an anti-inflammatory component called quercetin. They are also high in sugar though so think of them more as an occasional treat for your girls.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_laying_chickens_eat_strawberries\"><\/span>Can laying chickens eat strawberries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since strawberries are part of the rose family, it has been a mystery if it is safe for our chickens. So, can chickens eat strawberries? The answer is yes! <b>Every part of the strawberry is safe for consumption in small amounts as long as it is homegrown<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_berries_can_chickens_eat\"><\/span>What berries can chickens eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chickens can eat <b>all sorts of berries, and blueberries are one of their favorites. Packed full of vitamins and minerals, blueberries also contain antioxidants. Be aware that their poop will turn blue!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_have_frozen_blueberries\"><\/span>Can chickens have frozen blueberries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Frozen berries and grapes <b>Your chickens will absolutely love pecking at their favourite frozen berries &#8211; it keeps them amused, it keeps them fed and it keeps them cool! Chickens will also love it if you freeze up some grapes for them to munch on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_frozen_fruit_can_chickens_eat\"><\/span>What frozen fruit can chickens eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Frozen Berries or Veggies Frozen <b>blueberries, cranberries, corn or peas are a favorite treat in the summer. I keep a few bags in the freezer just to use as summertime treats for my chickens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_blueberries_can_chickens_eat\"><\/span>How many blueberries can chickens eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can Chickens Eat Blueberries? <b>Yes. Chickens love these healthy berries. You may see some unusual poop colors after this treat!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_feed_chickens_fruit_everyday\"><\/span>Can you feed chickens fruit everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is this? That means 90% of what you give your chicken must be their feed, while 10% should be treated. As such, you can give your chickens blueberries <b>twice or thrice a week. Just two or three blueberries will provide chickens with the nutrients they need.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_eat_strawberries_and_blueberries\"><\/span>Can chickens eat strawberries and blueberries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As such, you can give your chickens blueberries <b>twice or thrice a week. Just two or three blueberries will provide chickens with the nutrients they need.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chickens_have_strawberries\"><\/span>Can chickens have strawberries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can chickens eat strawberries? <b>In moderation. Strawberries are full of health-giving goodness like vitamins A, C and B9, as well as an anti-inflammatory component called quercetin. They are also high in sugar though so think of them more as an occasional treat for your girls.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you feed chickens blueberries?How many blueberries can a chicken eat?What fruit can chickens not eat?Can you give chickens whole blueberries?How much blueberries can chickens eat?Can chickens eat blueberries and strawberries?Are frozen blueberries OK for chickens?Can chickens eat blueberries everyday?Can I feed my chickens blueberries?Can chickens have strawberries and blueberries?What foods&#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-61597","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61597"}],"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=61597"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61597\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61597"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61597"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61597"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}