cloud Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 We have one hen that just loves our Rhubarb. Last year the hens ate everything in the garden, except the rhubarb. This year we put up a what we thought was a hen-proof-fence. Now at least one hen - Siouxsie - just cant get enough of it seems... Hasn't seemed to have caused her any harm, yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LottyJ1 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Nothing is safe in my garden - they will either eat or dig up any nice plant or shrub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Marques Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 My chickens are fine in the garden they only scratch about for worms they dont eat any of the plants,in fact i have given them cabage from the garden and they dont even go near it, atually i think they are scared of it. Why wont they eat any greens?i also gave them an entire brocoli head once, they did not eat it. They are pekin bantams, Sheela and Angie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Last year was the first year I was able to grow any rhubarb, as they've managed to get to it every time and strip it bare ... it is supposed to be poisonous, but my hens haven't read that bit of the book and they have never shown any ill effects. Mine love anything green and tender, the more time I have spent raising it from seed, the more tasty it is, it seems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickanne Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 My vet reckons the worst that could happen is they'll get the runs! The lace effect looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 I'm working on the theory that as long as they have a balanced diet a few green's aren't going to do any harm. No signs of runs or any other side-effect from eating the rhubarb that I've noticed. last year I got worried when red spots were appearing in their dropping - turned out to be all the rose hips they were eating. They also ate several of my cauliflowers last year. Ignored them, then devoured each one as they became ready to pick. Hence the new fence. They get the flower garden. I get the veg garden. Unfortunately the cats have just dug up my carrots The lace effect looks great. Yeh, I like it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Unfortunately the cats have just dug up my carrots I shouldn't but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
