Holly Berries.... Good For Chickens?

[BantamLover21]

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[Kelsie2290]

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[WildCityMum]

Hello all,
I'm new to backyard chickens. I have two silkie bantams in their first year with us. Their home is under a holly tree. I've notice this week that the holly flowers are falling from the tree and being gobbled up every morning. They seem to love them. I haven't seen any drop off in egg production or signs of sickness/runny poos. We have had some giant poo's, but I think that might be because they are moving out of a broody phase a few weeks ago.

Do you think Holly Flowers are bad for them? It would be a vast amount of work to move them from their spot, and the tree is in our neighbours garden so I can't cut it down!
Any help appreciated,
Thanks,

 

[N F C]

Hello all,
I'm new to backyard chickens. I have two silkie bantams in their first year with us. Their home is under a holly tree. I've notice this week that the holly flowers are falling from the tree and being gobbled up every morning. They seem to love them. I haven't seen any drop off in egg production or signs of sickness/runny poos. We have had some giant poo's, but I think that might be because they are moving out of a broody phase a few weeks ago.

Do you think Holly Flowers are bad for them? It would be a vast amount of work to move them from their spot, and the tree is in our neighbours garden so I can't cut it down!
Any help appreciated,
Thanks,

Hi, the post you asked your question on is old (from 2014)...you'll have a better chance of getting an answer if you ask about the holly flowers here:Feeding & Watering Your Flock

Best of luck!

 

[WildCityMum]

Hi, the post you asked your question on is old (from 2014)...you'll have a better chance of getting an answer if you ask about the holly flowers here:Feeding & Watering Your Flock

Best of luck!

Thanks!

 

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[sourland]

Hi, the post you asked your question on is old (from 2014)...you'll have a better chance of getting an answer if you ask about the holly flowers here:Feeding & Watering Your Flock

Best of luck!

 

[RodNTN]

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[OneMountainAcres]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you've joined us! No clue on the holly berries. Hopefully someone will know for sure.