Horsenettle

[taterdee]

Not a predetor or pest but potential danger to flock... I just found out that a plant we have a lot of around here is horsenettle and extremely poisonous. Will chickens instinctively leave it alone? I'm going to have to try to get rid of it because I have a toddler who likes to put everything in his mouth.

 

[Kelsie2290]

We've got it around in the pastures, nasty plant. Have never had anything bother it, including the chickens. We do try to get rid of it as it is a nuisance even if it wasn't poisonous. Can see why you would not want it around little kids with the spines.

 

[chfite]

My chickens don't eat any of the known problem plants. They forage daily, but skip all the bad things, such as: azaleas.

Chris