Can chickens eat salty food?

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

Why

Avoid. Chickens tolerate very little salt, and salty scraps cause problems fast. Chickens cannot process high levels of salt, and even small amounts of salty scraps can cause dehydration and kidney issues. The effects happen fast, so it is best to keep all salty human foods away from your flock.

Watch out for

salty snacks like chips or pretzels
cured meats like bacon or ham
broth or soup bases
salted nuts

Better choices

fresh vegetables like lettuce or cucumber plain cooked grains like rice or oats fresh fruits like berries or melon mealworms as a protein treat

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