Can chickens eat caffeine?

If one of your chickens has already eaten this and you are worried, contact your veterinarian.

Why

Toxic to chickens. Chickens are extremely sensitive to caffeine, which acts as a powerful stimulant that their bodies cannot process. Even small amounts can cause rapid heart rates, seizures, and death. There is no safe amount of caffeine for a chicken to consume.

Watch out for

coffee beans
tea leaves
energy drinks
chocolate (which contains caffeine)
caffeine pills

Better choices

fresh water unsweetened herbal tea (caffeine-free)chopped vegetables like lettuce or carrots mealworms as a protein treat

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