Can chickens eat coffee?

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

Why

Toxic to chickens. Caffeine affects birds' hearts. The caffeine in coffee is highly toxic to birds and can severely affect their heart rate and rhythm. Even small amounts can lead to distress, seizures, or death, so there is no safe amount to feed your flock.

Watch out for

coffee beans
coffee grounds
brewed coffee
coffee cake or pastries
chocolate-covered coffee beans

Better choices

oatmeal plain cooked rice chopped vegetables like carrots fresh fruits like berries

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