Best Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)-Rich Foods for Chickens

Ranked by vitamin b6 (pyridoxine) content among foods safe for chickens in the Creature Feast catalog.

Sunflower Seeds per 100g: 1.35mg pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) Sunflower seeds deliver excellent pyridoxine, which is essential for amino acid metabolism in chickens. Given that laying hens metabolize large amounts of protein daily for egg production and feather growth, adequate B6 keeps these pathways efficient.

Banana per 100g: 0.37mg pyridoxine Bananas are a surprisingly good pyridoxine source and one that chickens eat with enthusiasm. The B6 in bananas supports the transamination reactions that allow chickens to synthesize non-essential amino acids from dietary protein.

Lentils per 100g cooked: 0.18mg pyridoxine Lentils provide meaningful B6 that supports the protein metabolism critical for laying hens. Pyridoxine is also involved in hemoglobin synthesis, helping maintain the oxygen-carrying capacity that sustains a hen's active foraging lifestyle.

Carrot per 100g raw: 0.14mg pyridoxine Carrots provide a small but bioavailable dose of pyridoxine. Combined with their beta-carotene, carrots are a multifunctional treat that supports both vitamin A status and the B6-dependent amino acid metabolism in backyard flocks.