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Old 07/08/05, 03:20 PM
 
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Question Tree leaves that are toxic to goats

Does anyone know of a web site or just knows what leaves a person should not feed to goats? I like to feed my goats tree leaves/branches as a treat but I don't want to give them something that is poisonous to them. I know not to give them anything that has a Pit in it such as Cherry leaves. I also have alfalfa in front of them at all times and alfalfa pellets, I am feeding the leaves to them just as a treat, not their main source of feed. I was also told not to give them saplings and the tops of tree's, which I won't do.

If someone knows of a web site or has some sort of list I sure would apprecitae it.

Thanks so much for all the help.
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Old 07/08/05, 03:29 PM
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I don't know of any site, but I do know they are out there.

Avocado leaves are toxic, that much I do know.
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Old 07/08/05, 03:55 PM
 
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Here's one list: http://fiascofarm.com/goats/poisonousplants.htm.

I give my goats saplings and tree prunings on a regular basis. As long as the tree isn't poisonous for them, saplings and tree prunings are just fine. Also, cherry and plum leaves are fine fresh, it's when they're wilted that it's a problem.
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