Woolly Bear

[FifasRanch]

I am about to get back yard chickens and I noticed where I am going to put my chicken coop there was 2 woolly bear caterpillar. Does anyone know if they are poisonous to chickens?

 

[Sara Ranch]

That's a good question.

I don't have the answer.

What I have observed with my chickens is that they avoid what hurts them/makes them feel sick.

What I have observed is the little guys (young ones) aren't that interested in bugs or grass or treats until they reach the 5 week or so mark. Each batch of babies I have is a little different.

If it's a concern, remove the caterpillars. Just relocate them elsewhere.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

They are poisonous, in general... I don't know how poisonous to Chickens.

 

[Chickassan]

Not too bad but the chickens don't really like eating them might taste nasty, might be the fuzz.

 

[FifasRanch]

That's a good question.

I don't have the answer.

What I have observed with my chickens is that they avoid what hurts them/makes them feel sick.

What I have observed is the little guys (young ones) aren't that interested in bugs or grass or treats until they reach the 5 week or so mark. Each batch of babies I have is a little different.

If it's a concern, remove the caterpillars. Just relocate them elsewhere.

Okay thank you for answering!

 

[FifasRanch]

They are poisonous, in general... I don't know how poisonous to Chickens.

Tha

They are poisonous, in general... I don't know how poisonous to Chickens.

Thanks For answering!

 

[FifasRanch]

Not too bad but the chickens don't really like eating them might taste nasty, might be the fuzz.

O

Not too bad but the chickens don't really like eating them might taste nasty, might be the fuzz.

Thank you for the answer