Wild cherry and Black walnut trees.....ok??

[jamband]

is there a problem? i use a rotational paddock system and one paddock has a large wild cherry. I have read about toxicity but will the chickens eat enough of anything toxic to worry about it? What about black walnuts? There are several in the mix.

Thanks

 

[Amyh]

My chickens eat the wild pin cherries that we have in my backyard. I have a small flock and there are three or more large trees that drop berries and they seem fine with it. The wild birds and squirrels enjoy them too, so I don't think they could be toxic.

I would just observe the wild animals and see if they eat them, or stay clear.

Good luck!

 

[WestKnollAmy]

I have both kinds of trees in my chicken yards and they free range around a lot more in the pastires. In all the years I have had chickens, I have not lost one to wild cherries or black walnut or Mulberry or even Chinaberries. We also have Night Shade that they go under and that hasn't killed anyone either.
I am pretty sure they know what is right and what is wrong to eat unless they are starving and can't get to anything else.

 

[jamband]

great.....I sort of figured but wanted to be sure.