Rhubarb

well go and look again..... we are not answering silly questions that have been answered before     :roll:

                 

Gloria



Joined: 27 May 2007
Posts: 50
Location: South Manchester
 Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:03 am    Post subject: Rhubarb rhubarb  

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Realise this topic might be exhausted by now but there's a good article about combining gardens and hens  in the July Practical Poultry and she has this to say about rhubarb leaves:

"Mine always gorge themselves on rhubarb leaves in the spring. Though full of oxalic acid and poisonous to us, I think they use them as a spring purge to kill off internal parasites. I've never heard any convincing evidence about poultry having been affected by poisonous garden plants. Laburnum, yew, ivy and foxglove all flourish in my garden without adversely affecting its occupants. Obviously though you will have to desist from using pesticides and herbicides....." (Page 47)

Interesting,eh    
 

Found this on here for you  

Didn't read it all but it mentions rhubarb

   

I tried to search on this honest!

I know humans shouldn't eat rhubarb leaves but my chooks won't leave it alone - anyone know if it is safe for chickens - I know the oxalic acid gives humans kidney stones but what about chooks?

Hmmm a very interesting and profound question -shame my humble reply will not do it justice!

I have heard rhubarb is a good natural wormer for chooks!

there, always happy to help!!! Foxy!!!

unlike babe that is!!          

:cry: Jelly, you're not getting all scardey cat are you?

Stopped raining yet?

And where is Aunty when you need her?

Foxy - I don't htink she will notice the small print!!!