Is splitlip hempnettle poisonous?

[KenaiChickens]

Noticed the chickens are working on a patch of what I think is splitlip hempnettle. Anyone know if it’s poisonous to chickens? I’ve read chickens avoid eating poisonous plants but I wanted to make sure.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Noticed the chickens are working on a patch of what I think is splitlip hempnettle. Anyone know if it’s poisonous to chickens? I’ve read chickens avoid eating poisonous plants but I wanted to make sure.

While I am not a Botanist, i did find reports of Hempnettle seeds being found in Scratch & Peck feeds back in 2017, as well as a few other seeds. It made the papers because Hemp[nettle is considered and invasive species in Alaska, Canada, and elsewhere - but no mention of it being any concern to chickens nutritionally, just forbidden as an invasive.

Assuming your chickens have the choice to eat other things, I'd not be concerned.

https://www.deltawindonline.com/new...cle_5c122924-0f4c-11e7-b88f-f753a32ed119.html

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/mar/17/invasive-seeds-found-in-popular-brand-of-chicken-f/

etc