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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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 Posted - Jan 17 2015 : 10:13:03 AM
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So I know that chickens can't eat white potatoes due to the toxins that are bad for them. I just found out that tomatoes are also in the night shade family, and that you can actually grow a tomato on a potato plant and vice versa. Logic would say then that chickens can't eat or shouldn't eat tomatoes, either. Anyone else know about this or can weigh in? I won't feed my hens any tomatoes or pieces of tomato just in case.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Jan 17 2015 : 10:27:37 AM
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Nicole
I feed my chickens tomatoes all the time.
And I think only the potato peels are toxic. I've also fed my chickens left over cooked potatoes.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I've had no problems to note.
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
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tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2015 : 10:45:37 AM
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my chickens over the last 40 yrs or so, and my momas before me always got potatos, and their skins, along with tomatos too, and never has any die...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Jan 17 2015 : 10:51:05 AM
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Tina! You have 40 YO chickens??? Sorry, I couldn't resist.. HAHA
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
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melanie
living on Anne of Green
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Canada
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Posted - Jan 17 2015 : 12:44:44 PM
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Whew! I got nervous for a second as I fed my ladies some leftover mashed potatoes yesterday.
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
Stanwood
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
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tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2015 : 6:30:22 PM
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Lisa, LOL, I guess I didn't proof read that very well did I...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Jan 18 2015 : 06:28:39 AM
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I think the peels are toxic only if they've grown above ground and develop a green skin from exposure to the sun. I don't even know where I heard that, so, it may not be true either.
Catherine
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Terralea
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Terra
Midland
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2015 : 06:32:41 AM
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I agree with Catherine. We're not supposed to eat green potatoes either. My chickens love tomatoes.
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2015 : 12:34:44 PM
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My girls love tomatoes, too, so i was a bit worried. I know not to give them white potato skins, but this was the first time I'd heard the two plants are that closely related. I knew to consult my farmgirls! Thanks, farmsisters!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2015 : 12:47:40 PM
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Eggplant is another member of the nightshade family. Found that out on a cooking show.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
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Barnyard Buddies: Important chicken question |
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Important chicken question
