Toxic plants to chickens

[ShelleyLB]

I had 3 bantam chicks one died a couple weeks ago and then last night another one died. I now only have the one left so I brought her inside because I have no idea why they're dying. The only thing I can think of is there is a balsam pear vine running through part of their coup. Is the balsam vine toxic to chickens?

 

[Veer67]

From what I've read it is, here are some links: http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/extensionservices/adults/horticulture/english/article565.aspx and here's a chart of some plants that are poisenous to birds http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pe...icle/animal-health/plants-toxic-for-birds/934 http://www.poultryhelp.com/toxicplants.html. Usually if there is nothing else in their coop chickens will eat anything even if it's poisonous to them.

 

[ShelleyLB]

Ok thank you so much!