Do chickens get heartburn?

[Uzuri]

Dumb question, but after seeing the jalapeno thread, I'm curious to know!

I know they can't taste the hot stuff, but that of course doesn't mean that it won't stir their tums up (and leave them needing Tums!).

So I'm curious, does anyone know if certain foods can prompt partial regurgitation in chickens?

 

[eaganchickens]

I don't think chickens have the ability to regurgitate food and they don't have stomach acid so I don't think it's possible for them to get heartburn.

 

[Uzuri]

Interesting -- I didn't know the bit about no stomach acid.

Wouldn't that be the life -- no reflux, no ulcers

 

[rstampa]

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Sorry to inform you but all animals have stomach acid. That's how we and all the other animals digest food, including chickens. Their PH must be much lower then ours since the don't seem to poop out what they eat. Like stones, feathers and god knows what else.

But to answer the OP question. I don't think it will hurt them like it does us. However it is still very hot and no matter what it's hot in their inners too. If you see flames coming out when the poop then you'll know.
Ya ole have a great day.

 

[eaganchickens]

http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps/rde/dpi/hs.xsl/27_2705_ENA_HTML.htm

But they have a crop instead of a stomach so I don't think they could get heartburn.

 

[eaganchickens]

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[rstampa]

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You're right. They don't have stomachs like we do. Instead their stomach is in their gizzard. I've checked out your link now you can check out my link. This link will give you the ph of the chickens digestive system.
Thanks.

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/articles/980/gut-management-microbiota-and-enteric-disease

 

[CuriousChicken]

What should you do if you suspect heart burn? Gave my chicken some dried peppers last night and this morning she fell off her perch, shes obviously distressed and I'm not sure what to do. I gave her new water and some fresh veggies, he access to scratch is limited at the mmoment. She ate it so fast this morning that she got a little lump in her throat, when is when I removed her bowl and gave her water. I know the lump passed to her crop but shes still flipping her lid, I have to wonder if its heart burn or is she just having a bad morning?

I just noticed her balance is off too, and shes shying away from face pets which she loves.