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  • Can chickens eat peanuts?

    I have a lot leftover from the winter and the bird feeders.
    I was wondering if they'll be ok to give to the girls.

  • #2
    I guess they would eat them

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    • #3
      Hmmm - I'm not sure I'd given them to mine.
      Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.

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      • #4
        I've no idea to be honest- although I think I'd be worried about them choking.
        They're also very rich and oily too.hmm... When in doubt eh???


        Actually- now is a good time for the wild birds which will be starting to feed their chicks. I'd still hang them out for them!
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        • #5
          There is a toxin that can occur in peanuts, not sure (actually no idea) whether it affects chooks......
          Flowers come in too many colours to see the world in black-and-white.

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          • #6
            The robins are still eating the peanuts in the feeder. Not sure how good they are for chickens. I did give mine the remainder of some chopped almonds I had last year. Never really thought about whether they should have them or not.

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            • #7
              deffo wouldn't give them to my girls.
              Imagination is everything, it is a preview of what is to become.

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              • #8
                Yes chickens can eat peanuts: I'd be wary of feeding them any that might be mouldy though.
                Peacocks love peanuts, and what are they if not very big chickens?
                All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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                • #9
                  My previous ones have eaten them, in fact they would fight over them. The toxin referred to above should be avoided if you buy from accredited sources (it's something like a falfalla toxin but don't quote me on that!).

                  My newest acquisitions are a bit too young for them (they haven't mastered the lettuce yet) raisens though are going down a treat.
                  The cats' valet.

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                  • #10
                    Ok. thanks everyone. I think I'll give it a miss going on what's been said.

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                    • #11
                      I think that as long as the peanuts are clean and free from mould you can give them to your hens in small quantities as a special treat. I do with no ill effects.

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