Globe Chamomile / Stinknet

[Trilos]

Hi there!

Anyone know if my chickens and ducks can safely eat Globe Chamomile / Stinknet (Oncosiphon pilulifer)?? I’m not sure if it’s related to Roman chamomile and other types that are ok for chickens...it’s in the Asterales order.

Any insights would be appreciated.
Thanks!!

 

[ronott1]

Good Question!

I have seen some articles about plants that chickens can and cannot eat. You might want to check there.

 

[Trilos]

Good Question!

I have seen some articles about plants that chickens can and cannot eat. You might want to check there.

I've read a lot of articles about what they can and can't eat, but haven't found any that specifically discuss globe chamomile. If you know of any, please pass them along.

 

[ronott1]

I did find this:

Ethnobotany: Prolific uses as medicinal, from gynecological aid to antidiarrheal, to cold remedy, to heart medicine, to use as food.

 

[AngBantamLuv]

I've read a lot of articles about what they can and can't eat, but haven't found any that specifically discuss globe chamomile. If you know of any, please pass them along.

@ronott1 Did you try giving this to your chickens? I eradicate what I find.. but if it's edible...

 

[ronott1]

@ronott1 Did you try giving this to your chickens? I eradicate what I find.. but if it's edible...

I did not feed globe chamomile. It looks like it is fine to feed to them though.

 

[abpatchy]

my freshly hatched chicks get chamomile tea. It is fine for chickens.

 

[AngBantamLuv]

my freshly hatched chicks get chamomile tea. It is fine for chickens.

Chamomile and globe chamomile are different.. the latter is an invasive weed to North America from Africa... i wouldn't mind having typical chamomile in my yard!

 

[AngBantamLuv]

I did not feed globe chamomile. It looks like it is fine to feed to them though.

I love my little babies.. so ill hold off until i see a pic of a chicken eating it

 

[ronott1]

I love my little babies.. so ill hold off until i see a pic of a chicken eating it

That is a smart choice!