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Will Moldy Hay Hurt Chickens. Mold is tough on the respiratory. By ensuring that the hay is clean and free from mold, dust, and harmful substances, we can protect our chickens from respiratory issues and other health problems. Moldy food poses risks to chicken health as certain molds can produce mycotoxins, which can affect the liver, kidneys, and immune system of chickens, leading to gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems, decreased egg production, and even death. Consuming moldy food can lead to mycotoxicosis, causing toxins to harm the chickens. Although all hay contains some mold, when mold becomes easily noticeable, the decision becomes important. Even dry dusty hay is not a good idea. Usually, mold makes hay less palatable, which can result in lower intake or animals refusing to eat the hay. Yes, it is really, truly, bad. Although this can be a good substitute for wood shavings as chicken coop bedding, it’s imperative that the hay you use is completely dried, as ‘green’ or fresh hay attracts too much bacteria or mold over time which can be harmful to your chickens. Damp moldy hay would be a nasty health hazard. Feeding moldy hay to livestock is a tough decision. Bales of hay that you can smell standing next to them are not slightly moldy.

Feeding moldy hay to livestock is a tough decision. Bales of hay that you can smell standing next to them are not slightly moldy. Although this can be a good substitute for wood shavings as chicken coop bedding, it’s imperative that the hay you use is completely dried, as ‘green’ or fresh hay attracts too much bacteria or mold over time which can be harmful to your chickens. Although all hay contains some mold, when mold becomes easily noticeable, the decision becomes important. Damp moldy hay would be a nasty health hazard. Usually, mold makes hay less palatable, which can result in lower intake or animals refusing to eat the hay. Consuming moldy food can lead to mycotoxicosis, causing toxins to harm the chickens. Yes, it is really, truly, bad. By ensuring that the hay is clean and free from mold, dust, and harmful substances, we can protect our chickens from respiratory issues and other health problems. Moldy food poses risks to chicken health as certain molds can produce mycotoxins, which can affect the liver, kidneys, and immune system of chickens, leading to gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems, decreased egg production, and even death.

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Will Moldy Hay Hurt Chickens Feeding moldy hay to livestock is a tough decision. Damp moldy hay would be a nasty health hazard. Bales of hay that you can smell standing next to them are not slightly moldy. Although this can be a good substitute for wood shavings as chicken coop bedding, it’s imperative that the hay you use is completely dried, as ‘green’ or fresh hay attracts too much bacteria or mold over time which can be harmful to your chickens. Feeding moldy hay to livestock is a tough decision. By ensuring that the hay is clean and free from mold, dust, and harmful substances, we can protect our chickens from respiratory issues and other health problems. Although all hay contains some mold, when mold becomes easily noticeable, the decision becomes important. Even dry dusty hay is not a good idea. Yes, it is really, truly, bad. Usually, mold makes hay less palatable, which can result in lower intake or animals refusing to eat the hay. Moldy food poses risks to chicken health as certain molds can produce mycotoxins, which can affect the liver, kidneys, and immune system of chickens, leading to gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems, decreased egg production, and even death. Mold is tough on the respiratory. Consuming moldy food can lead to mycotoxicosis, causing toxins to harm the chickens.