Vaseline

[dancingdream98]

I have a question. I was putting Vaseline on my chickens a few months ago and they ate some. I just heard that it can be toxic. Should I be worried? Thanks

 

[roostersandhens]

If they are fine now and it was a month or more ago they are fine!

 

[dancingdream98]

Whew! Thanks, my chickens are my babies so if anything goes wrong, I turn into a worry wart

 

[drumstick diva]

I agree, especially if they haven't eaten much of it. Vaseline is a petroleum product which has it's importance but, is not what I would call edible. Yet. most lip balms for humans have it as the major ingredient.

 

[gander007]

Alright

great to see you in the flock

Never put any thing on them you don't want them to eat

 

[TwoCrows]

If this was a few months ago, and everybody is alive, then no need to worry.

Great to have you aboard and enjoy BYC!

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us! If they only ate a little, they should be fine.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. An excess of anything can be toxic; however, it would take a LOT of Vaseline to cause problems.