Can chickens eat rhubarb leaves?
If one of your chickens has already eaten this and you are worried, contact your veterinarian.
Why
Toxic to chickens. The leaves contain oxalic acid. The leaves contain high levels of oxalic acid which can cause kidney failure and death in chickens. Even a small amount of the leaves can be fatal, so they must be kept completely away from your flock.
Watch out for
- rhubarb leaves
- rhubarb stalks with leaves attached
- compost containing rhubarb leaves
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