speedqueen Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Just wondered if these are poisonous to hens........ varigated Ivy and Leylandaii conifers? I have both near the coop and run so when i trim them some of it gets in there. I put a cover on the coop and clear away as much as i can but wouldnt want to think they may get poorly if they ingest any. Conifer is quite prickly! Is there somewhere that tells you what they CAN'T have? I know some folks say not to give them raw potato dont they? Please can someone point me in the right direction? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Mine love eating the seeds and aphids off the conifer and have consumed most of a variegated ivy - and they are fine. In my experience, chickens avoid things that are poisonous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Theres a list here Ivy is mentioned a few times, but tbh I think hens know what to eat and what not to eat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickanne Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 We have a huge old conifer in a corner often fenced off for them to free range. They luv scratting about in the thick carpet of dry conifer leaves at the base - chicken heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
