Is it safe to feed

[shenkhan]

Hi all,
I have a lot of Chinese toons, (Sinensis) and as its edible according to web sites on the plant, I just wondered if anyone had picked the branches and fed to the hens? As its a very hot summer here in NZ green food options are getting scarce. Looking forward to responses. I have learnt so much as new chicken owner from this web site

 

[TwoCrows]

I have never heard of these plants, so I can not help you on this. But I do welcome you to BYC and enjoy all your poultry adventures!

 

[drumstick diva]

I don't know if there is a New Zealand thread but there is for Australia. I'm assuming they would be familiar with this plant. go to

"Australia- six states and one funny little island." I would think they could offer the best advice.

 

[shenkhan]

thanks heaps. I will try that. It is a tree that propagates by suckering. In the Spring it comes out with bright pink foliage that becomes green over summer. You might know it as another name. It makes a stunning Spring display

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[shenkhan]

Thanks for your welcome. I am a newbie so wont post often, . Great source of information. I have 9 Pekin Bantams just 4 months old. 3 lavender Aracanas. And a friend has a hen sitting on Barneveld eggs for me. So hoping for new chicks next week.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[shenkhan]

Hi, We are hearing about very cold weather in the states. How do you keep the chooks alive in the cold. We get nothing worse than a light frost here, and Im already wondering how the hens will survive that, although they all have very good houses.

 

[gander007]

Alright

great to have you with us

You have received a lot of good information here today

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC.