Spinning Top Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 When I set our run up I knew there were some daffodil and hyacynth bulbs around the apple tree but as they were quite deep and I wasn't sure exactly where they were, I left them in, kept a beady eye out for new shoots and dug them up as soon as they appeared (Spring is coming ). However, I've just been told that the leaves are poisonous too. The chap who told me this has given strange suggestions before and I'm not sure about some of his ideas. I've got some daffs coming up between the run and the fence, so can anyone plese tell me if the girls are at risk from nibbling them when they grow up and flop against the run netting (the daffs, not the girls !)? I'd rather not dig them up if it's not necessary but of course, will if it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy ben grace Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I would like to know this too, my pekins are nibbling my daffs as they are comming up and seem ok so i am asuming they are not harmful, but you never know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henergy Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Anyone know ? My daffs are coming up now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medwriter Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Daffodil leaves contain high levels of oxalic acid, which is poisonous. BUT, the good news is that chickens are clever, and instinctively know not to eat them - as do most animals. My original Omlet girls happily free-ranged in an area with lots of daffs over 5 Springs, with no ill effects, and my new PPs will be doing the same this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinning Top Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Thanks ever so much Alison ! Now if I could please be cheeky enough to ask for your help on my post tonight 'pitiful girl', I'd be soooooooo grateful. I'm so scared I'm going to lose my baby and she's such a brave girl... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonH Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I think I'm right in saying that rhubarb leaves are the same but my chooks merrily munched their way through them last year despite my efforts to wire them off and they didn't seem to come to any harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
