Can chickens eat apples?

Why

Apple flesh is a healthy treat full of vitamins, but the seeds and core contain trace amounts of cyanide which can be harmful if eaten in large quantities. It is best to offer this as an occasional snack rather than a daily staple to avoid digestive upset from the high sugar content.

If you do feed it

• Remove all seeds and the core before feeding, as they contain cyanide.
• Chop the apple into small, manageable pieces to prevent choking.
• Limit treats to no more than 10% of their total daily diet.
• Wash the apples thoroughly to remove any pesticide residues.

Watch out for

• seeds
• core
• sweetened apple products
• rotten fruit

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