Growing Rhubarb

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10 Nov 16 Di Kealy (Australia - temperate climate)
Our pet sheep has just demolished our rhubarb plant, leaves and all, with no side effects (for the sheep!). Part of the crown is still above ground, will it come back again? Thanks
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16 Nov 16 John (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello Di, Providing there is still a bud on the root crown it will recover. At this time of the year add a bit of manure and mulch and keep it moist to give it a chance.
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16 Nov 16 John (Australia - temperate climate)
our chooks and turkeys regularly cleane up the rhubarb if they got a chance. Maybe the oxalic acid doesn't affect birds them.
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