Can chickens eat sweet potato peel?

Why

The peels are edible and contain nutrients, but they can be tough to digest if served raw or in large quantities. It is best to cook them thoroughly and chop them into small pieces to ensure the chickens can eat them without choking or getting an upset stomach.

If you do feed it

• Cook the peels thoroughly before serving to soften them
• Chop into small, bite-sized pieces to prevent choking
• Limit treats to less than 10% of their daily diet
• Introduce slowly to monitor for any digestive sensitivity

Watch out for

• Raw peels which are too tough to digest
• Sweet potato varieties with high sugar content
• Any peels that are moldy or spoiled
• Sweetened or seasoned preparations

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