Is it OK to put Coffee Grounds in the chicken run

[wendy2012]

I just threw some in the run and they weren't even curious to peck at it lol

 

[reddogmaster2]

I don't think coffee grounds would hurt the chickens but you should probably ask a barista at a Strawbucks for expert advice.

Just kidding about the barista!

My chickens eat Habanero Peppers and don't seem to be bothered by the capcacin/heat in the peppers so I doubt coffee grounds would hurt if they ate a few. Heck, chickens eat pebbles so I really wouldn't worry about it.

And as others have mentioned, coffee grounds are great for the compost pile or directly in the garden.

 

[Saum Creek]

My compost bin is totally in my chicken run. They love eating all the nonsense I throw out there -- and they leave what they don't like. I don't put out any meat or avocados and my bread scraps go straight out instead of sitting in a compost bin to get moldy. They also don't get anything I wouldn't give my dog.

 

[Mr Dingus]

It's not recommended to give your chickens coffee grounds. It stunts the growth of the young ones and lowers the weight of the adults.