Recent feeding trials with chickens have confirmed that hemp seed is an excellent source of nutrition for laying hens,” David Abernathy, VP of Arcview Research and Arcview Consulting mentioned in an email.

Can you give chickens hemp hearts?

It is suggested that inclusion of the hemp products HS or HO in the diets of laying hens up to a maximum level of 20 per cent and 12 per cent, respectively, does not adversely impact the performance of laying hen and leads to the enrichment of the omega-3 fatty acid content of eggs.

Is hemp oil good for chickens?

Inclusion of the hemp products, hemp seed and hemp seed oil in the diets of laying hens up to levels of 20 and 12 per cent, respectively, did not adversely affect the performance of laying hens and increased the ω–3 fatty acid content of eggs, according to new research from Canada.