Blueberries are a nutritious treat for your chickens.

Blueberries are one of the best treats you can give to your chickens. They are a "super food" packed with all kinds of health benefits and nutrients.

Can Chickens Eat Blueberries?

Yes, chickens can eat blueberries! Blueberries are a great source of vitamins including Vitamins C and K. They also provide fiber and antioxidants. 

Blueberries support mental cognitive abilities, aid in blood pressure, and protect against certain types of cancer. 

Blueberries improve digestion and also support eye health and overall immune system health. They support bone health and assist with blood clotting.

We grow both native low bush Maine blueberries and cultivated high bush blueberries on our farm, and I share both types with our chickens.  They absolutely love them! As do our ducks.

Blueberries could potentially pose a choking hazard, so if you're worried, you can slice or cut them in half for smaller birds. But other than that, there's no downside to feeding blueberries to your chickens. 

But blueberries should definitely be one of the treats you offer to your chickens. They are one of the "super foods" for good reason. 

They contain beneficial anthocyanins which reduce inflammation and protect the heart, as well as the nutrients manganese and potassium. 

Blueberries also contain prebiotics that act as "food" for probiotics, leading to optimal gut and digestive health.

As with other treats, in total they should not exceed 10% of your flock's total diet, which equals only about 1 or 2 tablespoons per bird per day.

Here is a comprehensive list of toxic foods that should be avoided. 

And a list of healthy treats for chickens.