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Chickens will also enjoy tackling weeds such as dandelions and nettles, as well as the occasional kitchen scrap like cooked pasta, cooked rice, fruit, chopped nuts, and oats."
Farmed birds that are fed with commercial bird food are typically given a pre-blended feed consisting largely of grain, protein, mineral, and vitamin supplements. Examples of commercial bird food for chickens include chick starter medicated crumbles, chick grower crumbles, egg layer mash, egg layer pellet, egg layer crumbles, egg producer pellets, and boiler maker med crumbles. [12]
Clematis is a genus of about 380 species [2] [3] within the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. [4] Their garden hybrids and cultivars have been popular among gardeners, [5] beginning with Clematis 'Jackmanii', a garden staple since 1862; more cultivars are being produced constantly.
The rationale for some of the common names is unclear, as they include examples normally applied to unrelated plants, including twining parasites (e.g. "devil's hair" for Cuscuta). The name " Love Vine " also is applied to alleged aphrodisiacs, such as Caribbean species of Cassytha , which are unrelated to Clematis , not being in the family ...
The plants can be toxic if consumed in large enough amounts, and can be toxic to small animals. [4] Native Americans used very small amounts of clematis for migraine headaches and nervous disorders. [5] It was also used as an effective treatment of skin infections. [6]
Clematis aristata is a popular hardy garden plant. It prefers a semi-shaded or shaded position and cool deep soils and will withstand heavy pruning. [5] It is a vigorous climber and may become a problem by smothering other plants. Propagation can be carried out from fresh seed and from cuttings of semi-hardened stems. [5]
Clematis paniculata flowers from August to November and has fruit throughout October to January. These flowers are unisexual , which means that there are both female and male flowers. [ 10 ] The difference between male and female flowers is that the male has a stamen , this is the male organ which bears pollen for the reproduction of the plant ...
All parts of these plants are toxic, due to the presence of alkaloids. Grazing animals, such as sheep and cattle, may be affected and human fatalities have occurred. [106] Delphinium spp. larkspur Ranunculaceae: Contains the alkaloid delsoline. Young plants and seeds are poisonous, causing nausea, muscle twitches, paralysis, and often death.