Can chickens eat chicken?

Why

Feeding chicken to chickens can lead to cannibalistic behaviors and the potential spread of diseases like avian influenza if the meat is not properly handled. Additionally, raw or undercooked chicken poses a significant risk of bacterial infection for the flock.

If you do feed it

• Ensure the chicken is fully cooked with no seasoning, salt, or spices.
• Serve only as a rare treat, not a staple of their diet.
• Remove all bones to prevent choking or internal injury.
• Limit portions to a few small pieces per bird occasionally.

Watch out for

• raw or undercooked chicken
• seasoned or spiced chicken
• chicken with bones
• processed chicken products like nuggets or deli meat
• spoiled or old chicken

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