Dangers with fallen oak leaves....

[Flicker51]

Following on from all the sycamore threads I was wondering if anyone knew how poisonous oak leaves are when brown and fallen. We have loads - though absolutely no acorns this year which is odd.
Horses generally don't eat them but must ingest a few while foraging. I have ad lib hay in the field and 2 feeds a day. They also come in when the rain is horrific. What do people think ?

 

[L&M]

Oak leaves are ok I think - it is the acorns that are the issue.

Someone may correct me though…..but we have oaks and not had an issue with the leaves.

 

[criso]

They are poisonous though they have to eat quite a lot for it to be a problem, Most horses don't eat them as they are bitterbut I have one that loves them and will drag you over to grab a mouthfull if allowed. He'll eat Acorns like smarties too if allowed.

 

[Flicker51]

hmm
thanks for that - this Autumn is beginning to be a bit of a nightmare all round...

 

[bakewell]

hmm
thanks for that - this Autumn is beginning to be a bit of a nightmare all round...

A harrow will get them up into a corner though; it's not a major nightmare.