Can Chickens Eat Scallions Without Harm?

[backyardclucks]

The short answer is no, chickens should not eat scallions. Scallions, also known as green onions, belong to the Allium family, which includes onions, garlic, and chives.

Scallion plants have harmful compounds that can harm chickens. While scallions might seem like a healthy treat, they can cause health issues for your flock.

 

[Icemaiden]

My hens love spring onions (scallions), leeks & the like. They seem to instinctively know what isn't safe for them to eat, but my hens have been eating spring onions for years with no ill effect apart from onion breath!

Having developed a taste for spring onions was unfortunate when I tried to grow some leeks in the garden. Young leeks look very much like spring onions, & the hens ate them all!

 

[Icemaiden]

I agree that anything other than good quality layers' pellets should only be served as a treat & in small quantities. My youngsters are fond of the occasional carrot peeling & a few outer leaves of Brussel sprouts. If they're lucky they might get a handful of tinned red kidney beans. If they get to share a small boiled potato, you'd think that Christmas had come early!!! They never get given meat or fish, though they'll eat the bugs & grubs that they find for themselves, of course.