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I want to let the girls out to free-range again now that the digging is all done. I will be fencing off the veggie patch so they can't get to our dinner. However, will they eat the potato tops or are those safe to leave unfenced?
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Happy Gardening,
Shirley
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They will definately eat the leaves..... I have a hard time stopping my girls from eating the potato's leaves. Have been advised thay they should not eat the leaves.... saying that, they've not shown any ill effects yet. I have managed to fence off but any leaves poking through the fencing they munch.Never test the depth of the water with both feet
The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory....
Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.
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Cheers RT - I guess I will have to plan in more fencing before they get out then. I will have to carry on picking grass for them for the time being.Happy Gardening,
ShirleyComment
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Potato is related to deadly nightshade ( look at the flowers when they come!) so not good for chooks. Mine haven't tried to eat them but they like to dust bath in the furrows after I'd earthed up so exposed the tubers and got loads of green spuds! Fenced off this year!Comment
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I found that mine don't eat them but are liable to scratch over them and snap them offComment
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so..... my chickens are looney then???
Never test the depth of the water with both feet
The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory....
Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.Comment
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Not so bad - mine eat rhubarb leaves!Originally posted by RedThorn View Postso..... my chickens are looney then???Comment
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lol thanks Sue.... needed a chuckle tonightNever test the depth of the water with both feet
The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory....
Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.Comment
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