Best Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)-Rich Foods for Chickens

Ranked by vitamin b2 (riboflavin) content among foods safe for chickens in the Creature Feast catalog.

Sunflower Seeds per 100g: 0.36mg riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Sunflower seeds provide meaningful riboflavin for chickens. Riboflavin is essential for embryonic development in fertile eggs, and deficiency is one of the most common causes of chick mortality in the first few days after hatching, causing the classic curled-toe paralysis.

Spinach per 100g raw: 0.19mg riboflavin Spinach delivers notable riboflavin alongside its mineral content. For breeding flocks, adequate riboflavin in the hen's diet transfers directly into the egg, preventing the embryonic nerve damage that causes curled-toe paralysis in newly hatched chicks.

Lentils per 100g cooked: 0.07mg riboflavin Lentils contribute moderate riboflavin that supports the FAD-dependent enzymes involved in energy metabolism and antioxidant defense. For laying hens, riboflavin helps maintain the metabolic rate needed to sustain daily egg production.

Oats per 100g dry: 0.14mg riboflavin Oats provide a small but steady riboflavin contribution. Combined with the riboflavin from commercial feed, the extra B2 from oat treats helps ensure laying hens meet the increased demands of egg production and feather maintenance.