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sussexchook

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rhubarb

« on: May 08, 2014, 08:47 »

Can chickens eat rhubarb

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BabbyAnn

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Re: rhubarb

« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2014, 08:56 »

Rhubarb leaves contain oxalic acid and glycosides which are poisonous. However, I have been wondering myself whether addition of "stewed rhubarb" would be alright in small doses and mixed in with say mash - whether they'll eat it is another thing.

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sussexchook

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Re: rhubarb

« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2014, 09:00 »

It's the tops and bottoms of the stems I have left from stewing it

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hen addict

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Re: rhubarb

« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2014, 16:27 »

Personally I wouldn't risk it. Also as its a new taste and smell they probably won't touch it anyway, They seem to have an extra sense as to what's not good to eat.

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sussexchook

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Re: rhubarb

« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2014, 17:37 »

Thanks very much I've put it in the bin anyway but I'll remember for next time

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