New run & morning glories...

[Sueby]

Hi there.

My dilemma is that I have an area that is already fenced in on 2 sides so it would be simple to fence in the other 2 sides & make a nice big spot for the chickens to access via a chunnel when I'm home. I had morning glories that I pulled last year after they went to seed & piled them up along the fence that would be inside the chicken run. I would obviously pull the dead pile of plants out, but I know they are full of seeds and there would be a lot left on the ground after clean up, I'm sure.

Is it bad enough that I should scrap the idea of a nice big, fenced area for them? Or would it be ok to clean up as much as I can & go for it? Wait a year?

Thanks for the opinions!

 

[cavemanrich]

At the bottom is a link to an informative article about poisonous plants.
My opinion, on your run option is such. Clean up best you can, and keep an eye on new Morning Glory sprouts. Pluck them when you see them.
I have quite a few things growing in my yard/garden that are on that list. My chickens seem to know what to eat and what to leave. They do have many things in yard and lawn that they do munch on. In over 20 years, I have never had any poison issues.
You may want to plant some desired seeds in your run so they do sprout and grow. This way chicken will snack on those. I think that many of the poisonous plants have an undesirable taste. A sample, and most animals will stay away.
I also think that a taste is not harmful. A full bore meal is different. That would only happen when there is nothing else available.
https://www.mypetchicken.com/backya...re-any-plants-that-are-poisonous-to-H226.aspx
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and

 

[Sueby]

Thank you so much! That's a great idea on planting something good for them. I will do that, especially since I have a little time before they'll be in the new run.

Appreciate the insight!