Can chickens eat kiwi?

Why

Kiwi is non-toxic and offers vitamins, but the high acidity and sugar can upset a chicken's digestive system if fed too often or in large quantities. It is best treated as an occasional treat rather than a staple of their diet.

If you do feed it

• Remove the fuzzy skin and cut the fruit into small, bite-sized pieces to prevent choking.
• Limit kiwi to no more than one or two small slices per bird, once or twice a week.
• Introduce kiwi slowly to ensure it doesn't cause diarrhea or digestive upset.
• Always serve fresh kiwi without any added sugars or sweeteners.

Watch out for

• sweetened kiwi products or jams
• large quantities of fruit which can cause digestive issues
• moldy or spoiled fruit

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