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Can Turning Compost Harm My Chickens?

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Are you a proud chicken parent with a compost bin that your feathered friends adore? It’s a cluck-tastic way to recycle organic waste, but there are some egg-citing concerns to consider! While your chickens may enjoy digging for worms and scraps, the presence of moldy food can raise a few feathers. Moldy feed and spoiled items can pose risks to your girls, so it’s essential to know what to toss in the compost and what to keep out. In this discussion, we’ll explore the potential risks of composting for your chickens, share tips on safe practices, and hear from fellow chicken enthusiasts about their experiences. Let's ensure your composting adventure remains fun and safe for your beloved flock!
Can Turning Compost Harm My Chickens?
Can Turning Compost Harm My Chickens?

Hi,

I currently have a compost bin with an open doorway to my chicken run. My chickens play in it daily and love digging for worms and scraps. They turn everything I put in there into great compost and I love it.

I recently read a post on here about moldy feed and how it can kill chickens. I don't put anything chickens can't eat (chocolate, avocado, onions) into the bin, but I usually do put other spoiled foods, moldy bread and cheese, rotten vegetables, moldy leaves, old straw, and yes sometimes even spoiled feed if it gets wet in the rain. This is less with the intention of the chickens eating the stuff than letting all my organic waste turn back into soil.

Obviously I don't want to harm my girls and their safety should take priority. So I'm curious for feedback from others who do/have done this and from those who chose not to. Should I still allow my chickens to turn the compost if they could be exposed to mold? Are there other things like wet feed that I should just be throwing in the trash or composting separately? Thanks in advance.

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