Cherry Tree Poisonous for Chickens?

[Henny0831]

We had a random tree sprout up in our yard a year ago and it’s grown fast! It’s growing right next to our chicken coop/run. We’re not positive on what it is but someone thinks it’s a Cherrychoke tree? I tried looking it up and maybe it’s an Amur Cherrychoke? I’ve attached pictures. I read that the cherry pits can be lethal for chickens but I’ve also read birds love these trees. Does anyone have any insight? Should we be taking down the tree? I wish it had popped up in another location! Thanks!

 

[R2elk]

We had a random tree sprout up in our yard a year ago and it’s grown fast! It’s growing right next to our chicken coop/run. We’re not positive on what it is but someone thinks it’s a Cherrychoke tree? I tried looking it up and maybe it’s an Amur Cherrychoke? I’ve attached pictures. I read that the cherry pits can be lethal for chickens but I’ve also read birds love these trees. Does anyone have any insight? Should we be taking down the tree? I wish it had popped up in another location! Thanks!

The bark appears to be that of a cherry tree. The blossoms and fruit will be what determines whether it is a Chokecherry or a regular cherry tree.

I have Chokecherry and regular tart cherry trees. I do not concern myself about them and the poultry and have not seen any evidence that they may be harmful to my poultry. I have read reports that the leaves while drying can be poisonous to chickens.

If you wanted the tree in a different location, it would have been better to move it when it was smaller but it is still possible to move it next spring while it is still dormant. It will require substantial pruning so that the roots can develop enough to support it.