Can chickens eat cherries?
If one of your chickens has already eaten this and you are worried, contact your veterinarian.
Why
The flesh of cherries is a healthy treat, but the pits, stems, and leaves contain cyanide which is toxic to chickens. Even a few pits can cause serious illness or death if ingested.
If you do feed it
- Always remove and discard all pits, stems, and leaves before feeding.
- Feed only the fresh or frozen flesh in small quantities as an occasional treat.
- Avoid feeding dried cherries or any cherries with added sugar or syrups.
Watch out for
- cherry pits
- cherry stems
- cherry leaves
- sweetened or candied cherries
- dried cherries
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