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Can Chickens Eat Eggs?

Yes, safe to feed
Yes, chickens can safely eat eggs. Cooked eggs are excellent protein for moulting hens. Never raw, it teaches egg-eating.

The quick rule

Cooked eggs are excellent protein for moulting hens. Never raw, it teaches egg-eating.

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More foods chickens can and can't eat

MeatChickenSpidersCitrusWatermelonPumpkinCornOatsLettuceKale

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.