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Old 09/22/10, 10:18 AM
 
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Wonderberry greens - toxic?

I have wonderberries taking over the garden and I am going to just clear them out. They are a Solanum, so do you think they would be toxic to the goats?
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Old 09/23/10, 11:31 AM
 
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Anybody know?
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Old 09/23/10, 12:25 PM
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I would err on the cautious side and say - don't feed them. Most other nightshade plants are toxic to critters. Fruits (that are ripe) would probably be ok.

I would say that if they took a nibble they'd be ok, but if you start feeding it to them, you'd have a problem.

Goats "usually" know what to eat - but some are just trouble-makers.
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Old 09/23/10, 03:26 PM
 
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The berries are probably fine, but the leaves/plants - meh, I wouldn't take a chance.
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Old 09/23/10, 03:59 PM
 
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I figured that, but I just thought I'd ask... Thanks!
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