Chickens ate weeds sprayed with weed killer

Penradical · Apr 25, 2017

I didn't know my gardeners sprayed our backyard with weed killer. We let the chickens free range in th same area a few days later. We have been getting small eggs from two of our girls. Is this a sign of being poisoned? I don't know what to do and I feel terrible. It's been a week since they sprayed the weeds and about 4 days since they have free ranged in that area. Would I see other symptoms by now? Thank you.

Teila · Apr 25, 2017

G’Day from down under Penradical Welcome!

Yikes! Yeah, I think you would have seen symptoms by now but just to be on the safe side, you might want to post your question on the ER Forum: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

I do hope that they are OK.

I also hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

You might want to also pop in and say hello on your local thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you ‘Find your State’s thread.

Penradical · Apr 25, 2017

Thank you. Everything was so helpful in your post.

Pork Pie Ken · Apr 25, 2017

Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. Teila has given you the best links for you to get some advice.

Good luck
CT

drumstick diva · Apr 25, 2017

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