Can Geese Eat Chicken Feed?

Geese can eat chicken feed, but it is not ideal for their long-term health.

Chicken feed is formulated to meet the nutritional needs of chickens, which differ from those of geese. Geese require a diet higher in fiber due to their natural grazing habits, and chicken feed may not provide enough of this. Additionally, some types of chicken feed, particularly layer feed designed for egg-laying hens, may contain excess calcium, which can lead to health issues in geese like kidney damage if consumed regularly.

If geese are occasionally eating chicken feed, it won’t cause immediate harm, but it’s important to offer them a more appropriate diet that includes grains, grasses, and greens. If you’re feeding a flock with both chickens and geese, consider using a waterfowl-specific feed or supplementing with whole grains and fresh greens to meet the geese’s nutritional needs.