Can chickens eat chocolate?
If one of your chickens has already eaten this and you are worried, contact your veterinarian.
Why
Toxic to chickens. Theobromine and caffeine affect birds' hearts. Chickens cannot process theobromine and caffeine found in chocolate, which can severely affect their hearts. Even small amounts can lead to serious illness or fatal outcomes for birds.
Watch out for
- dark chocolate
- baking chocolate
- chocolate chips
- chocolate-covered treats
- cocoa powder
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