Pear tree branch-safe?

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Hi I have read that pigs can safely eat parts of pear trees. I’ve just cut this off the pear tree in my garden and wanted to make sure all parts were safe for my pigs to nibble on?
Thanks in advance 😊

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Yes, it should be fine for them, providing it hasn't been sprayed with any chemicals. Just make sure there's no insects etc on it before handing it over.
Some piggies love fresh branches.
 
As above, but check for signs of bird poo on the branches too, don't let them have any with bird poo on as it can have bacteria/parasites in the poo.

Not sure on the lichen though? @teddymouse any idea?

Mine love apple twigs :)
 
GPTV said:
As above, but check for signs of bird poo on the branches too, don't let them have any with bird poo on as it can have bacteria/parasites in the poo.

Not sure on the lichen though? @teddymouse any idea?

Mine love apple twigs :)
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On my phone I didn't notice the lichen ... I can see it now I'm using my PC. I would remove it, better safe than sorry. I can also see better now that some of the leaves are a bit brown, I would remove those and let them have only the fresh green ones just in case.
 
Qualcast&Flymo said:
Yes, it should be fine for them, providing it hasn't been sprayed with any chemicals. Just make sure there's no insects etc on it before handing it over.
Some piggies love fresh branches.
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This is great to know as we have apple & pear trees 😀 would never have thought of giving the pigs them so thank you for that x
 
teddymouse said:
Pear and apple leaves fruit and wood, my piggies love,lichen is ok ,mine happily eat it. Wash well before giving.
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Great to know & looking forward to giving to my girls but it’s a wet rainy day here come today x
 
GPTV said:
As above, but check for signs of bird poo on the branches too, don't let them have any with bird poo on as it can have bacteria/parasites in the poo.

Not sure on the lichen though? @teddymouse any idea?

Mine love apple twigs :)
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Will def check for bird pop as we’ve have lots of birds in our garden x
 
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