The Poultry Keeper

claire · Joined: 10 Jun 2005 Posts: 3

Hello

I hope someone can answer my question - I am a new and extremely proud owner of 3 chickens - we have built a house and a very large enclosure for them in our front garden. They seem to be very happy and no sign of illness but where we have situated their enclosure in beneath a large Yew tree in our garden - a neighbor last night told me that the leaves, the ground and the berries from the yew tree will kill my chickens - I now am really worried - please could someone let me know whether this is dangerous for them - they have been there for two weeks and seem very happy but I need to know whether I should move them - looking forward to any response. Many thanks Claire

Deb_Moderator · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661

Hi Clair, and welcome. Very Happy

Sorry I can not help you with the yew tree part. But someone on here...can't remember who at the moment...posted a link in the past about where to go to look at poisonous plants. Hopefully they will be on soon and give you the advice you are searching for. Until then, relax, grab a cuppa and go out and watch you girls be girls.........aren't they just amazingly amusing!?!? Very Happy

claire · Joined: 10 Jun 2005 Posts: 3

Deb

Thanks so much for your message - they are amazing - I'm really enjoying getting to know their characters - mine (Matilda, Harriet and Molly) seem extremely nosy and into everything - I spent 2 hours last night in the enclosure with them just watching them and talking to them - my boyfriend thinks I've gone mad - if he thinks I'm potty god knows what my neighbors think!! Thanks again for your response I will look out for that link. Take care Claire

George · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London

Hi

Unfortunately, that site doesn't have the info
http://www.kippengrabbelton.be/engels/index.htm

But Yew berries are definately poisonous to animals

George

Deb_Moderator · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661

Well, check it out!!!!!! Ask and ye shall recieve! George, that was fast work!

George · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London

Thanks Deb,

Claire, they are great, I can sit and watch mine for ages as well

Laughing

claire · Joined: 10 Jun 2005 Posts: 3

George and Deb

Thanks so much, right - ok won't panic but will move them this weekend - really appreciate your help and look forward to finding out more on this forum.

I will check out the link NOW!! Have a great day and speak soon. Take care Claire

summayah · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton

hello Claire and welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy your time here almost as much as your time with your girls

Knobby · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 5:36 pm Post subject:

Hi Claire !!

There is also this site too

http://www.ltex.net/rockingt/toxic1.html

It is american.......but it may be of use to someone !!!

Deb_Moderator · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661

NannyP · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 6:54 pm Post subject:

Welcome Claire, hope you enjoy your chickens and that you don't have too much trouble moving them Laughing

Knobby, you trying to upset Deb AGAIN? Wink

Lisa · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 7:16 pm Post subject:

Hi Claire and

to the forum.

Here's a link about Yew and potential toxicity.

Given they haven't shown any obvious signs of being ill, I wouldn't worry. But personally I would still move them anyway.

Lisa

Knobby · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 8:48 pm Post subject:

Deb......I wasnt implying you....our two GREAT countries share lots of plants....just some of them wouldnt be heard of over here thats all !!

Calm down Dear....its just a website !!!
Very Happy

Deb_Moderator · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661

Aussie Chick · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 9:42 pm Post subject: