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Christina replied to Laura & Peeps's discussion Lonely Ameraucana looking for friends in Micro Livestock
"Why are people so mean!? I would suggest a Welsh Corgi. While my daughter was away I doggie-sat. Faye was so good with the chickens. The girls were allowed to run loose in my yard in the afternoon and this little dog would herd them around my house…"
Jan 28, 2012
hl walker replied to Christina's discussion Morning Glories in Micro Livestock
"Hi Christina,
It is the seeds of Ipomoea species that are toxic, NOT the plants, flowers or roots (although the sap of I. alba can be irritating).  I would guess that everyone on this forum has eaten the tubers of Ipomoea batatas without knowing it,…"
Jan 27, 2012
Catherine, The Herb Lady replied to Christina's discussion Morning Glories in Micro Livestock
"Hi Rachel,
Oleander and datura also poisonous to humans and animals.  I realize some critters can eat things people can't but I would not want to take chances with pets and livestock. :-)"
Jan 27, 2012
Catherine, The Herb Lady replied to Christina's discussion Morning Glories in Micro Livestock
"No!
1) They are considered a poisonous flower for humans vs. edible ones -- even though the toxicity might be low, I would not take a chance with the girls.
2) Morning glories are a banned plant in the valley.

Sorry, Christina.  My grandmother in…"
Jan 27, 2012
Rachel replied to Christina's discussion Morning Glories in Micro Livestock
"Hmm. I'm actually not sure about that. Datura comes to mind as well. Oleander seems to be fine, so I'm leaning towards them being okay, but I'd love to hear some voices on this too. :)"
Jan 26, 2012
Christina posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
I was thinking of growing morning glories near my chicken run , are these poultry safe?
Jan 26, 2012
Catherine, The Herb Lady replied to Christina's discussion confused bunny in Micro Livestock
"Hi Christina,
 
It is funny.  My sister had a beloved male bunny who kept checking out her kitties (all male by the way). She finally had him neutered, but she had some hilarious pictures of him trying to have his way with one of the cats, who…"
Jun 1, 2011
Christina replied to Christina's discussion confused bunny in Micro Livestock
"Thanks for the info. Jacque was not purchased. He was found sitting under my car and came when my daughter-in-law called to him. I really feel sorry for him so I guess neutering will be in the future....that is unless a cute girl bunny shows up :-)
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May 31, 2011
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to Christina's discussion confused bunny in Micro Livestock
"LOL! How cute! I think it's more a sign that he thinks the birds are bunnies.We have a feral bunny that lives in our pasture. When we got our hens and started letting them roam, he hung out all the time with them. He finally stopped hanging out with…"
May 31, 2011
Treasa replied to Christina's discussion confused bunny in Micro Livestock
"well not sure how old he is but he wants a mate.  if you do not plan to breed him you could have him neutered and spare him the humliation of rejection from the hen.  If you are going to breed him I would find him a nice bunny girl.  There are many…"
May 31, 2011
Rachel replied to Christina's discussion confused bunny in Micro Livestock
"I'll let others with more rabbit experience chime in, but I remember my old pet bunny was in love with a ball. I think male rabbits are in love with anything the approximate size of another rabbit. I think it's odd that it's just one of the…"
May 31, 2011
Christina posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
I have a black rabbit living in my backyard with my chickens. He has "takin a shine" to my Polish hen. He follows her everywhere, chases off the other hens when they start to pick on her, and occasionaly will try to have his way with her!!!!! Is…
May 31, 2011
Debbie replied to Christina's discussion is this safe in Micro Livestock
"My chickens eat just about every plant except the Blackberry bush . So if I was going to plant something that's what I 'd plant besides the fact you get blackberries each spring."
Jan 12, 2010
Christina replied to Christina's discussion is this safe in Micro Livestock
"Honeysuckle (and blackberries) was a snack my siblings and I enjoyed while walking home from the school bus stop."
Jan 12, 2010
Rachel replied to Christina's discussion is this safe in Micro Livestock
"I wouldn't worry about the chickens getting poisoned or anything, I'd be much more concerned about the chickens decimating the plants. Usually if the vines are large enough, they'll only eat the bottom leaves that they can reach and the top ones…"
Jan 12, 2010
Christina posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
I have an area in my backyard that I would like to grow some type of vine on. Would something like Jasmine or Honeysuckle be safe for My Girls? I now let them have the entire backyard and I am going to use the run as my garden spot. It's easier to…
Jan 12, 2010
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