⠀ What plants/trees are toxic?

ragschickens · Jul 27, 2016

I took some leafy branches from trees my husband had trimmed and put them in the run for additional shade. It just crossed my mind this could be harmful if they eat the leaves. I have no idea what type of trees they are, but took some pics. Does anyone know if this will be

redsoxs · Jul 27, 2016

Hey, ragschickens....unsure on the ID of that tree...it would not be a guess. But here's a link that may help once you identify the tree. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/627282/comprehensive-list-of-poisonous-plants-and-trees
Good luck to you.

DrPatrickBiggs · Aug 8, 2016

ragschickens said:
I took some leafy branches from trees my husband had trimmed and put them in the run for additional shade. It just crossed my mind this could be harmful if they eat the leaves. I have no idea what type of trees they are, but took some pics. Does anyone know if this will be

For the most part, chickens will avoid eating things that are toxic to them, but if you can remove poisonous trees from their environment that would be ideal. Here's a list of other things chickens shouldn't eat: Avocado pits and skins contain a potential toxin called persin. Onions and garlic are not recommended, as they can give eggs an off-flavor
White potato peels that have green areas contain a toxin known as solanine, which can be fatal. Undercooked or dried beans contain a toxin known as hemagglutinin. Rhubarb contains anthraguinones, which can have a laxative effect. Rhubarb damaged by sever cold can be poisonous to chickens, due to the high concentration of oxalic acid. Never feed moldy or rotten foods to your birds. Very salty foods will result in excessively wet feces and may be toxic if enough is eaten
Remember to follow the 90/10 rule: 90% of the diet should be a complete feed and only 10% can be treats and snacks.

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