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Celery Sticks for Cluck's Sake: A Crunchy Treat or Fowl Play?

Chickens got her good, but that didn't stop us from wondering about the green crunch factor. So, can chickens eat celery? Short answer: yes, with a caveat or two. Celery's stringy texture can be a bit of a fowl play situation for their crops, so chop it into tiny, manageable pieces first. My flock goes absolutely bonkers for it, especially on a hot day when that water content hits just right. It's not a nutritional powerhouse, but it's a fun, low-calorie treat that adds a little enrichment to their pecking routine. Just don't let it replace their main feed. Speaking of feathery chaos, our recent tale of "Chickens Got Her Good!