Was watching a you-tube video of someone who did this (one of my subscriptions) so went hunting on BYC. Great article and will be trying that as soon as I get some free time (not that I get much free time)
Grazing Frames
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We made these for our chickens on a raised bed that we already had:
The wire is actually cage wire which is a thicker gauge than hardware fabric.
We used the 1/2" x 1" found at Tractor Supply: http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/cage-wire-30-x-10-ft-1-2-x-1-in
There are 1" x1" and 1" x 2" available too.
The wire is actually cage wire which is a thicker gauge than hardware fabric.
We used the 1/2" x 1" found at Tractor Supply: http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/cage-wire-30-x-10-ft-1-2-x-1-in
There are 1" x1" and 1" x 2" available too.
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Here's one I put along the inside wall of my coop. I placed it there to discourage perching/pooping on it. It has wheat growing in the picture, but I replaced that with St. Augustine (more protein). I also recently lowered the top to be closer to the ground than it is in the pictures.
I used a livestock panel as a basis for the frame. Then covered it with plastic hardware cloth.
I did this last year and I used just regular chicken wire and my hens love it.
Finally Found this again..........
Kjcramp
In the Brooder
- Nov 17, 2015
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How did it work out? We're expanding our run and I want to do this in the last 10' where it will not have a canopy, just wire.
I'm adding to Honey Doo List " off n summer " thinking How To make Several lengths . Connecting with Piano Hinge, & door handle on end.
Easer to lift & move 4 me with Physical Disabilities.. JUST in Planning stage. will grow Native Grasses.
Easer to lift & move 4 me with Physical Disabilities.. JUST in Planning stage. will grow Native Grasses.
Kjcramp
In the Brooder
- Nov 17, 2015
- 7
- 4
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That sounds like an awesome plan! I'm going to plant clover in mine. Pics when you get it done?
Mine love theirs.
I let them pick at them for about 3 months, then turn it over, let them demolish the growth, and then replant.
I use any combination of ryegrass, clover, turnip greens, chicory, peas, radish,fescue or millet.
I do agree with using a slightly larger wire size; 1/2 x 1 inch, or 1x1inch.
I let them pick at them for about 3 months, then turn it over, let them demolish the growth, and then replant.
I use any combination of ryegrass, clover, turnip greens, chicory, peas, radish,fescue or millet.
I do agree with using a slightly larger wire size; 1/2 x 1 inch, or 1x1inch.
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