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Grapes’ sweet, juicy texture makes them an irresistible treat for chickens, as I quickly realized when I caught our free-range flock happily nibbling away at our grapevine. Most chickens love grapes’ natural sweetness.

You might be wondering if it’s safe to share this fruit with your flock, and the good news is – yes, it’s perfectly fine. Here’s why.

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Can chickens eat all parts of grapes?

Chickens can eat all parts of a grape, including the peel and seeds. In order to digest the seeds, chickens need access to plenty of grit – if this is a concern, it may be a good idea to stick to seedless grapes.

The flesh and peel of grapes are soft enough for chickens to digest easily without any problems.

Health benefits of feeding grapes to chickens

The high levels of antioxidants in grapes can help reduce inflammation and support heart health. They are also high in water and natural sugars, making them great for an energy boost on a hot day.

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How to Feed Grapes to Chickens?

Because of their rounded shape and smooth skin, grapes pose a potential choking risk to chickens and it is wise to cut them in half before feeding them to your flock.

The high sugar content means grapes should be fed as an occasional treat rather than a regular part of your flock’s diet – no more than three or four grapes per chicken per day.

Kate Chalmers
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Kate is a passionate gardener who has a keen interest in all things related to homesteading and sustainability. She resides in Portugal with her husband and menagerie of animals and has over 15 years of experience in the UK veterinary industry. In 2020, Kate and her husband took on a dilapidated Portuguese house and abandoned olive grove, turning it into an abundant food forest and home for nature.

Life on the homestead is never the same from one day to the next, and Kate has mastered many skills that she is keen to pass on to anyone with an interest in becoming more self-sufficient. Kate believes that living a sustainable lifestyle is the key to happiness and fulfillment and that everyone can make simple changes that connect us back to nature and reduce our impact on the planet.

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