Morning Glory and other poisonous plants

[raingarden]

We've been trying to get rid of the Morning Glory for decades. It's impossible to eradicate so it's there for the chickens any time they want it. Maybe they know a secret?

 

[SituationalLefty]

I would so love for my chickens to eat my bindweed. It is a sneaky little strangler. I think I'll put them out in the area where it's trying to take over plants that are not toxic to them. Thanks for the warning about morning glory.

 

[serdlc64]

Kudzu is not toxic, chickens will eat the leaves, and it will cover the run in no time

Our chickens often forage around morning glory.

Kudzu is a fire hazard and can grow 15 inches a day. It is really invasive and some places don’t want it grown at all. You can eat the leaves and roots, which is good, but it also can cause liver problems

 

[Mjbehm13]

My chickens have access to plenty of wild morning glories and have never shown any interest in it.

They much prefer eating my beloved hostas .

They definitely like my pastas as well I have lost 8 plants. I wasn't aware they liked them so much until they munched them down to nothing. Lesson learned!

 

[Mjbehm13]

They definitely like my pastas as well I have lost 8 plants. I wasn't aware they liked them so much until they munched them down to nothing. Lesson learned!

Hostas, darn auto correct

 

[Callender Girl]

Agreed, auto correct is a jerk. But, I kinda liked the idea of your hens chowing down on rigatoni and spaghetti!

 

[Bawkbok]

Do chickens avoid poisonous stuff naturally or no?

Yes, considering what others have said about choices and having enough to eat.
We also - unintentionally - have toxic plants in our yard, Jasmine is one of them. I saw a pullet rip a flower off the vine today and I about had a coronary until I saw her spit it out and walk away.
They really do know what is and isn't good for them. Thank God, or we'd all be in trouble.