Can chickens eat popcorn?

Why

Popcorn is mostly empty calories and can be hard for chickens to digest in large quantities. Unpopped kernels pose a choking hazard or can cause crop impaction if swallowed whole.

If you do feed it

• Serve only fully popped kernels that are plain, unsalted, and free of butter or oil
• Limit treats to a few pieces per bird, no more than once or twice a week
• Ensure all kernels are fully popped to prevent choking or crop blockage
• Avoid any popcorn with added flavors, sugar, or artificial sweeteners

Watch out for

• unpopped kernels
• butter and salt
• cheese or caramel coatings
• microwave popcorn seasoning

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