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I have an azalea bush I just realised was poisonous. Should I get rid of it?
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No. The chickens will probably avoid it. They are pretty good about avoiding toxins.
Here's a pretty comprehensive list of plants toxic to chickens. http://www.poultryhelp.com/toxicplants.html
I nearly freaked out when I saw this list for the first time. I had been letting my chickens free-range for almost 2 years in my yard which (according to that list) has more toxic plants than not. I calmed down when I realized that in 2 years time I had never had any poisonings and that I had seen the birds actively avoid several of the plants on the list. Chickens are smarter sometimes than we give them credit for.
I just noticed this year that my chickens are jumping up and eating the azalea flowers. I don’t know how long they have been doing this, I’ve had them for 4 years. Should I be worriedGood luck.