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post #1 of 5
8/9/12 at 9:34pm
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We have a blueberry patch out here in Duvall, which means we also get mummy berry.  It really took over this last season, and we are working to get it cleaned out but, of course, a bunch fall on the ground and perpetuate the problem.  My question is:

Can I set out my 15 free-rangers in the patch and let them hoover the place?  I can't find any info on whether or not the mummy berry is safe for animals to eat. TIA!

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post #2 of 5
8/10/12 at 10:32pm

 Animals don't typically gorge themselves on poisonous edibles.  I'm not familiar with mummy berries.  Can humans safely eat them?  If they are toxic, your chickens are not likely to more than one.  My chickens love berries.  We have rasbberries, blackberries, and a currant bush that they love.  They also love the berries on our honeysucle bushes that are too bitter for human taste buds.  I say give it a try while you're out in your garden and just watch them.  Chickens are much smarter than most people give them credit for.  In my experience, chickens are smarter than most people... period.

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post #3 of 5
8/11/12 at 12:39am
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Boy it's hard to find info about your question.

 

http://chimacumcorner.com/farming/ducks-to-the-rescue-at-finnriver-farm-blueberries-permaculture-mummyberry

 

mummy berries are definitely not considered edible for people.

 

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If all the beasts were gone, men would die from a great loneliness of spirit,

for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to the man.

All things are connected.
Whatever befalls the Earth befalls the sons of the Earth.

 

       ― Chief Seattle

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post #4 of 5
8/11/12 at 6:58am
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Thanks, Imp!

I am glad that it wasn't just me who couldn't find much.  Thanks for the link to the article, I think we're going to try it.

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post #5 of 5
8/11/12 at 10:02am
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  • All things share the same breath- Chief Seattle

Had a late thought.

 

You could call the Chimicum farmstand and ask if they have any info.

 

Imp

 

 

If all the beasts were gone, men would die from a great loneliness of spirit,

for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to the man.

All things are connected.
Whatever befalls the Earth befalls the sons of the Earth.

 

       ― Chief Seattle

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If all the beasts were gone, men would die from a great loneliness of spirit,

for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to the man.

All things are connected.
Whatever befalls the Earth befalls the sons of the Earth.

 

       ― Chief Seattle

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