Are laurel leaves safe?

[kickinchicken]

I have about 30 feet of laurel garland that I'd love to put in the run for the girls to play with. Is this safe for chickens?

 

[Staceyfeindt]

There are many types of laurel. Mountain laurel is toxic to animals. That is they only type I am sure about.

 

[Staceyfeindt]

I'm guessing yours is Bay laurel, used in decorations usually. Google it and see if you can match the leaves with a photo. I'd say don't give it too them though, if it is in the same family as Mountain laurel, which we know is bad news for animals when they eat it.