As you know, I’ve got a small backyard flock of five hens that constantly keep me on my toes.<\/p>\n
They’ve definitely taught me a thing or two about just how adventurous chickens can be when it comes to food!<\/p>\n
Like the time I accidentally left my tuna sandwich sitting out while I ran to grab something from the shed.<\/p>\n
Came back to find Henrietta up on the picnic table, chomping away at the leftover bread and tuna salad! I kid you not, she polished off a good quarter of that sandwich before I shooed her away.<\/p>\n
Her sisters even came running when they saw her score such a tasty human snack.<\/p>\n
After that incident, I started paying closer attention to what sorts of “people food” my flock showed interest in.<\/p>\n
Turns out, they go crazy for just about anything I’m eating! Veggies, fruits, beans, rice – you name it. Don’t get me wrong, their layer feed is still the staple of their diet.<\/p>\n
But I’ve realized chickens are far more omnivorous than just eating<\/a> seed all day.<\/p>\n All this brings me to today’s topic – can chickens eat canned peas<\/a> and carrots? Are these popular human foods safe and healthy for chickens too?<\/p>\n I did some research into chicken nutrition and have the answers for you.<\/p>\n The short version is: Yes, chickens can eat moderate amounts of canned peas and carrots<\/a> as an occasional treat. <\/strong><\/p>\n Both veggies provide beneficial vitamins and minerals. But portion control is key, as too much can lead to digestive trouble.<\/p>\n When feeding chickens, variety and moderation is crucial for their health.<\/strong> Canned veggies shouldn’t replace their main diet, but can add supplemental nutrition.<\/p>\n I’ll explain more about the benefits and risks of canned peas and carrots<\/a> for chickens shortly. Let’s start with why they enjoy peas and carrots at all!<\/p>\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n