Climbing vines ??

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What climbing vines would be safe for the chickens if planted around the run. I want to block the side of the run towards the road but dont want to make the chickens sick. Please let me know Thank You Clap

 

[mkcolls]

We are planting Climbing Spinach, also known as Malabar Spinach. Leaves are edible, vines and bud sets are burgundy. Requires full sun. Grows to a height of 8-10 ft. We got our seeds at a local garden center. The chooks can eat the bottom leaves, we can eat the top, and we will have shade on the west side of the run.

I saw it recommend on BYC. This is will be our first year to try this climber.

Hope you get more suggestions, I'll be watching.

 

[Imp]

Grapes. Fruit and leaves are edible.

Imp

 

[Grace11]

DON'T use trumpet vines, a lot of people are highly sensitive and I wouldn't think they would be edible either.....
grapes probably best...

 

[SunnyAlberta]

What gardening zone are you in? I wonder about hops. They are a prolific climber in my area, but I don't know if the leaves are ok for birds or not.

 

[sonomachx]

It really depends on what zone you are in. Grapes are a good option. Since we live in a very temperate region, we have a large climbing rose covering most of the run. Roses are non-toxic and relatively low maintenance in our area.