Weeds, WEEDS, and more weeds!!!! PICS INCLUDED

[FiascoFarmer]

I have been offsetting feed costs with the chicks and rabbits by giving them grass and dandelions which I am getting an ever expanding area of growth.

The question I have is:
I have a large area where I would like to promote " weed" growth for supplementation as feed. I would like anyone who knows to post pictures and descriptions of beneficial and dangerous weeds. I will also be posting pictures of some of what Ihave growing around my home for identification and hope that others will use it too.

Thanks to everyone in advance.

 

[FiascoFarmer]

What is this? Is it anything useful?

More to come.

 

[krcote]

I don't know of any dangerous weeds to chickens, I feed mine every weed I find!

 

[FiascoFarmer]

What is this? Is it something useful?

Thanks again, more to come.

 

[FiascoFarmer]

I think this is clover of some sort. Are there different varieties?

More to come!

 

[FiascoFarmer]

Anyone know this one?

More to come!

 

[FiascoFarmer]

I thought this was dandelion, until these little sprigs started to come out of the center. They kind of have a babies breath look to the flowers. Any ideas out there?

Still more to come!

 

[nobodyherebutuschickens]

Quote:
This almost looks like Ragweed. Can we have a sideview so we can see the stem?

 

[FiascoFarmer]

These leaves are 3-5 inches long and 2-3 inches wide. Any clues?

Thanks STILL more to come!

 

[wyoDreamer]

Where are you? For instance, I grew up in WI, but now live in WY. Knowing where the plant is growing may help with identification.

Post #9 looks like what we had in WI that is commonly called broadleaf plantain. The scientific name is "Plantago major" if that is what it is. Has a single stalk that grows up out of the center, with a bunch of tiny flowers on the stem arranged real tight on the stem, almost looks like a head of wheat or oats ...

Non-toxic, edible, has beneficial uses. Non-native to North America, has natralized.