Can Chickens Eat Avocado?

No, do not feed

No. Chickens should not be fed avocado. Skin and stone contain persin, toxic to chickens. Skip the flesh too, not worth the risk.

The quick rule

Skin and stone contain persin, toxic to chickens. Skip the flesh too, not worth the risk.

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More foods chickens can and can't eat

Tomato Potato Onion Garlic Rice Bread Pasta Eggshells Eggs Meat

General guidance for backyard chickens. When introducing any new food, start small and watch how your birds respond. Fresh water and a complete feed should always make up the bulk of the diet.