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Can Chickens Eat Onion?

No, do not feed
No. Chickens should not be fed onion. Damages red blood cells in quantity. Do not feed deliberately.

The quick rule

Damages red blood cells in quantity. Do not feed deliberately.

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More foods chickens can and can't eat

GarlicRiceBreadPastaEggshellsEggsMeatChickenSpidersCitrus

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.