chooks, the seaside and wandering jew... - chooks

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  1. vic

    vic New Member

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    I'v kept chooks several times in my life in the countryside, but now want to keep them (and start a permaculture garden) on sand near the sea. I have a bad "wandering jew" weed problem over the back yard and wondered if chooks would eat it, or if it would be poison to them..anyone have any idea. Also, is living/scratching on sand (and no doubt swallowing a heap of it) a problem for chooks?
     
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    Hi Vic,

    I have meant to reply before now but things have been really hectic for me lately.

    With the wandering jew weed.... i have seen my adult chooks and young chooks (4mths) get stuck into the wandering jew and they still seem quite happy!.... so i guess its fairly safe... chooks in general will like eating weeds.

    Not sure on the sand.... chooks do eat shell grit though and i guess if its not good for them they will throw it up or just poop it out.... i have watched my chooks throw up things that didnt agree with them.

    Hope this helps.

    Dave
     

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