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What foods are safe and unsafe for my backyard chickens to eat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | 0 lbs

What are some things I can and can't feed a rooster/chicken. I am getting a lot of mixed answers during my research.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 18th, 2017

They can eat chicken feed, cracked corn, oats, groats, greens, oyster shells (crushed), mealworms, nightcrawlers, crickets, berries and carrots just to list a few items. This is by no means an all inclusive list. You can find more acceptable foods at www.backyardchickens.com.

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