Is Virginia Creeper harmful to hens?

[jailbirdjulie]

I have what someone told me is Virginia creeper growing up my fence and my hens have started eating the berries. Are they harmful to hens?

 

[Bbright]

I have what someone told me is Virginia creeper growing up my fence and my hens have started eating the berries. Are they harmful to hens?

I have it growing all along the side of my run, my chickens have been fine eating the leaves and berries.

 

[BantamLover21]

I don't think so.

 

[Gardener girl]

Virginia creeper (pathenocisus) leaves and berries contain oxalic acid which leaves a burning biting sensation in the mouth, throat etc. and is harmful to the stomach.