Chickens and peonies and daffodils

[Rodrad]

We have 10 8 weeks old chickens. Our run is rather large (50’ square) and inside there are a bunch of daffodils and three peonies.
Would they

when grow up destroy these plants or possibly just eat blooms (which would be ok)?

 

[All4Eggz]

@Wyorp Rock

 

[Rodrad]

I couldn’t read any text in your reply (nor open an attachment if it may be there)!

 

[Silviaschicks]

They most likely won't destroy the plant, unless you have very destructive breeds. It's really hot this year, and they're probably hanging out under it for shade. The peonies are fine for your chickens to eat, so you can leave them. However, daffodils are toxic to them. I recommend transplanting them somewhere else so you can still enjoy the flowers!

 

[Rodrad]

They most likely won't destroy the plant, unless you have very destructive breeds. It's really hot this year, and they're probably hanging out under it for shade. The peonies are fine for your chickens to eat, so you can leave them. However, daffodils are toxic to them. I recommend transplanting them somewhere else so you can still enjoy the flowers!

Wow, how Toxic are the daffodils?! We have in that run probably 60-80 daffodils bunches. However, if they are really toxic we will dig them And transplant them.

 

[Folly's place]

Free ranging chickens will avoid them, but in a run, maybe not. I'd dig them up and plant them elsewhere. Nearby would be fine.
Can't have too many!
Mary

 

[Rodrad]

Free ranging chickens will avoid them, but in a run, maybe not. I'd dig them up and plant them elsewhere. Nearby would be fine.
Can't have too many!
Mary

Thanks, probably will dig them out. And you are so right, cant have too many!