Can my chickens, ducks, and turkeys eat whole oats? Isn’t it bad for them?

There is much discussion about serving oats to poultry. Oats contain soluble dietary fibers called beta-glucans, which support the immune system but may cause digestive problems and sticky litter when fed to poultry. We encourage you to consult a poultry veterinarian and to research trusted sources to determine if using oats as a feed supplement or treat is the best choice for your flock.