Rubarb

[gcst]

My 20 week old hens just ate some rubarb. Will this kill them? Gail

 

[mtnhomechick]

I never heard Rhubarb was bad for chickens. Gosh........when they free range who would know what they eat???

 

[Imp]

Here's another thread with the same question.
Doesn't seem to be a problem.

Imp


https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=199596

 

[Sillystunt]

yes, the leaves. BRB

 

[Sillystunt]

ok sorry here

http://www.poultryhelp.com/toxicplants.html

RhUBARB (Rheum rhaponticum); leaf blades; plant contains cathartic toxins including oxalic acid.

what that means IDK, you probally would need to eat alot~

 

[gcst]

Thank you for your help. I think I might move it to the front yard. Gail