Grazing frames for chickens

Allowing your chickens to graze on fresh grass is a good thing — not just for them, but for you as well. The nutrients in green vegetation enhances the quality of their eggs and meat. And since fresh greens can make up about 20-30% of a chicken’s diet, providing them for your chickens can save you ... Read more

Allowing your chickens to graze on fresh grass is a good thing — not just for them, but for you as well. The nutrients in green vegetation enhances the quality of their eggs and meat. And since fresh greens can make up about 20-30% of a chicken’s diet, providing them for your chickens can save you ... Read more

DIY grazing boxes make for happy grass fed chickens. They're a great way to save on the cost of raising backyard chickens (and other poultry), too!

Grazing Frame for Backyard Chickens: I have been obsessed with the idea of doing a garden specifically for my chickens and ducks. I wanted something that would protect the plants from being totally ravaged AND allow for continuous growth. Putting in specific plants around your chicken …

I found an idea on the web for growing grass inside the chicken run without letting the chickens eat it all or scratch it up. I thought it was so cool...

[IMG] [IMG] [IMG] This is the first time I have tried to add photos. Hope it works. The Fly trap is 1 foot square with a two inch space under it....

The Hen Feeding Frenzy! Feeding Trough We made this feeding trough, photo below, out of scraps around the farm, a gutter piece and some scrap wood, then glued and screwed it all together. Pretty simple really! The chickens love it, and so do the hundreds of weavers and sparrows we are now feeding. Source: http://rachelprickett.wordpress.com/2010/05/15/how-to-chicken-feeder-from-pvc-pipe/ We feed our chickens laying mash or pellets with a mixture of crushed corn. Yummy, I would one day like…