My chickens ate my neighbors grapes!

[sreihart]

I read somewhere on this forum that grape seeds are toxic to chickens. I don't think they ate very many, but what should I do?

 

[rancher hicks]

Well it never hurts to pray. I doubt your chickens will be hurt by eating a few grapes unless they were sprayed and even then I wouldn't worry. Always mke sure your birds have lots of fresh clean water.

 

[Casey3043]

Should we worry about the neighbor coming over to kick some butt?

Sorry, I couldn't resist!

 

[sreihart]

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Nah, he doesn't even do anything with them. They go to waste every year. I wish he'd just cut them down

 

[key west chick]

Idk, my chickens eat grapes all the time. Now, they are poisonous to dogs but I dont think they are to chickens.

 

[dragonlair]

Mine have been eating grapes for a week now with no ill effects. Are they really poisonous for chickens?

 

[sreihart]

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On this page it said to feed them seedless only, but doesn't say why:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2593-Treats_Chart

 

[alaskafarmgirl]

The second my chickens see grapes, they go CRAZY -- they jump up and grab the bag right out of my hand.

I feed them grapes all the time. They're fine -- they play Grape Soccer -- it's fun to watch. I also give them popcorn balls, which they LOVE. And they play Tether Lettuce all the time. Tomato football. And they love cantalope and honeydew melons. I figure if they eat it, it can't be too bad for them. I've had no problems.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

The last time I had chickens, they ate a bunch of seeded grapes (they liked to lounge under the vines) with no ill effect.

 

[Camelot Farms]

I intentionally feed my chickens grapes. They love them when they are frozen!