Can chickens eat celery?

Why

Celery is non-toxic and offers hydration and fiber, though its high water content and stringy texture mean it should be given sparingly. It is best chopped into small pieces to prevent choking and to ensure the birds actually eat it rather than just pecking at it.

If you do feed it

• Chop celery into small, bite-sized pieces to prevent choking on the stringy fibers.
• Limit treats to no more than 10% of the chicken's daily diet to avoid digestive upset.
• Offer fresh celery only; do not feed wilted or spoiled stalks.
• Ensure the main diet remains a balanced layer feed to meet all nutritional needs.

Watch out for

• Sweetened or seasoned celery products
• Large, unchoked stalks that pose a choking hazard
• Celery leaves that are heavily sprayed with pesticides

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