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Can Chickens Eat Mouldy food?

No, do not feed
No. Chickens should not be fed mouldy food. Mould toxins kill chickens. If mould rules it out for you, it rules it out for them.

The quick rule

Mould toxins kill chickens. If mould rules it out for you, it rules it out for them.

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More foods chickens can and can't eat

YoghurtCheeseGrapesStrawberriesGrass clippingsSunflower seedsSweet potatoMangoPineappleMushrooms

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.