Grass in chicken run

DIY building chicken grazing boxes that keep greens available to cooped chickens

"We should get some chickens," I said, not expecting we'd actually succumb. Suddenly, we were single-minded. Chickens. We had questions, and plenty of them. How long do chicks need a heat lamp? Chickens don't have lungs? Is cattle fencing...

In this article, I'm sharing a few of the odd planting methods I use to keep plants growing in, around, and over my chicken coop. Growing the chicken-friendly plants, flowers, and shrubs in my chicken run prevents erosion, promotes flock health, and provides supplemental feed.

Grazing frames to protect grass for your chickens. Free plans here: http://www.thegardencoop.com/blog/2012/02/07/grazing-frames-backyard-chickens/

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Here in southern Oregon it has been rainy for the last few weeks on and off. My run is sooooo muddy. I actually slipped once! Anyhow, what is the most...

As spring gets warmer and baby chicks get older, people wonder when their baby chicks can get outside time for exercise and to scratch and peck. After all, the ultimate goal for your chickens is to live in the backyard. But when is that possible? Are there small steps you can take toward the ultimate goal? Pictured are flashbacks and a video from the first time some of my baby chicks ventured outside. It was warm (over 80 degrees) and sunny with very little wind — definitely a good time for…

Grow vines or wisteria over chicken run for shade & safety from hawks. | protractedgarden

Whether it's sun, wind or rain, our flock has limited protection in their run. On the worst days, our chickens will hide in their coop and not come out at all. Maybe, like us, you've tried planting a tree, and found that it's too slow-growing and doesn't protect much from the rain and wind. Or maybe you've used tarps,

SPROUTING GRAINSIt is winter. In some areas, this means that the world is a lovely shade of pavement.Here in

How to train your chickens to come when called! Using treats, you should be able to train your chickens in about a week.

Tips on growing winter rye grass for backyard chickens. Rye grass is a great nutritional supplement for your urban chickens through the winter.

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