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How do birds plant the seeds of the mistletoe?
Birds eat the mistletoe berries and then excrete the seed onto a tree along with some excement to give the germinating seed a good start.
Do reindeer eat mistletoe?
They will eat the berries of the mistletoe plant, but not the mistletoe leaves itself. Mistle thrushes are known to be very territorial birds and will actually defend mistletoe bushes in their territory from other birds by chasing them away or pecking at them. It is especially common to see in winter, a mistle thrush pecking at the neck or wings of another bird two or three times bigger than itself until the bird flies away from the bushes.
Why do birds like the mistletoe?
They use the mistletoe for food, mainly its seeds.
Can the berries on a mistletoe kill you?
do not eat them, leave them for the birds, ( most of them won't touch them either, they will make you violently ill.
Is mistletoe edible to birds?
yes
Do rabbits eat mistletoe?
No, mistletoe will poison a rabbit.
Are berries of mistletoe poisonous?
The berries on mistletoe are poisonous! Do not eat!
Can chickens eat mistletoe berries?
Probably not. Mistletoe's are poisonous.
How does mistletoe attach itself to its host tree?
Birds.
How does mistletoe travel?
Mistletoes berries are sticky, and are spread by birds and other animals.
How can mistletoe kill you?
if you eat the berries then yes it will kill you
What will happen if you eat mistletoe?
Mistletoe is poisonous to dogs (and cats and horses, as well as humans). It can cause slow heart rate, gastrointestinal disturbances and collapse. If your dog eats mistletoe, you should call your veterinarian immediately.
