can I put liriope in my run?

[kbslara]

I have some of the spreading type of Liriope (spicata) that I need to dig up before it takes over a bed. I was wondering if it would be safe to throw what I dig up in the run to let the chickens scratch around in it?

Also, I have some house plants that I am tossing (this happens a lot - brown thumb) and I was wondering, if I cut off the foliage would the root balls be safe for the chickens? They are so bored right now!

Thanks!

 

[CluckerFamily]

What kind of house plants?
With the brown thumb... you may want to grow some herbs that the chickens love. This way when the herbs get a good size you can just put the plant in the run before the plants normally turn brown.

 

[CluckerFamily]

I can’t seem to find any toxic plant list that lists the Liriope (spicata) as toxic. But some chickens are just picky, so there is a chance they may not eat it.

 

[Bocephus1]

I have some of the spreading type of Liriope (spicata) that I need to dig up before it takes over a bed. I was wondering if it would be safe to throw what I dig up in the run to let the chickens scratch around in it?

Also, I have some house plants that I am tossing (this happens a lot - brown thumb) and I was wondering, if I cut off the foliage would the root balls be safe for the chickens? They are so bored right now!

Thanks!

I have liriope in my yard that the chickens don’t seem to be interested in when I let them out to free range. I was wondering if I transplanted some in their run to get some greenery and something soft for them to lay on.
1 Is it safe?
2 Would it survive?

 

[gootziecat]

Yes it is safe according to this list: http://www.poultrydvm.com/nontoxic.php

 

[Cochincollector]

I have some of the spreading type of Liriope (spicata) that I need to dig up before it takes over a bed. I was wondering if it would be safe to throw what I dig up in the run to let the chickens scratch around in it?

Also, I have some house plants that I am tossing (this happens a lot - brown thumb) and I was wondering, if I cut off the foliage would the root balls be safe for the chickens? They are so bored right now!

Thanks!

I just planted lirope. The chickens didn’t even let me get it I. The ground before they attacked it. Laying on it. Like catnip. Just for anyone reading. If you want a treat for a day, give them this.