Can chickens eat cabbage?

Why

Cabbage is non-toxic and provides vitamins, but feeding too much can cause digestive upset or interfere with thyroid function. It is best offered as a small part of a varied diet rather than a staple.

If you do feed it

• Chop the cabbage into small pieces to prevent choking and make it easier to eat.
• Limit treats to no more than 10% of their total daily food intake.
• Introduce cabbage slowly to monitor for any signs of gas or diarrhea.
• Avoid feeding wilted or moldy cabbage to prevent illness.

Watch out for

• Large, tough stems that can be difficult to chew
• Moldy or rotting leaves
• Cabbage treated with pesticides or heavy fertilizers

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