Can Chickens Eat Tuna?

In moderationYes — plain, in water, occasionally

Chickens can eat canned tuna packed in water — a quick protein hit best kept small and infrequent.

The why

Tuna is dense protein, handy during molt. Canned versions bring salt along, and tuna's mercury argument for humans scales down to make 'occasional' the right frequency for small birds too.

How to feed it

A drained, water-packed can shared across the flock, mixed into feed.

Worth knowing

Water-packed and low-salt, drained; skip oil-packed and flavored pouches; occasional, not weekly ritual.

The 90/10 rule: whatever the treat, a laying flock's diet should stay about 90% balanced feed. Treats — even the healthy ones — are the garnish, not the meal. Wondering what your flock really costs to feed? Try our free egg cost calculator.

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