Is Virginia Creeper harmful to hens?

jailbirdjulie

In the Brooder
6 Years
Joined
Sep 22, 2013
Messages
46
Reaction score
2
Points
24
Location
Bountiful Utah
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 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.
 
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.
 

New posts New threads Active threads

Back
Top Bottom