grass clippings

The recent grass clipping thread reminded me...I'm sick of grass sticking to the underside of my mower deck and creating nasty, moldy clumps that drop all over the lawn and driveway. I've heard of people spraying dry lube (graphite, silicone, or Teflon) to keep the grass from sticking. Will...

Hello. I have heard both. Yea and nay! So, what is your opinion? Can/should you put fresh mowed grass clippings in the run? I would love to hear from multiple people. Why you do or don't. Any dangers or advantages. Thanks in advance. p.s. I hope I posted in the right forum...

HELP PLEASE!! We are seeming to have a problem with impacted crops in our small flock. Our hens are not free range but they do get grit and oyster shells. Since it’s been nicer the last few weeks we have thrown a few handfuls of grass in the run for them as an extra treat and for the passed few...

I will soon be a first timer with laying hens. From what I have learned, I think the deep litter method would work best for me in northern Minnesota. I also have a 20X30 foot garden with raised beds. In zone 3b, our growing season is only about 4 months (June - September). I am thinking ahead of...

I have a huge run for my small five hen flock. Half is straw and the other half is dirt. The feeders are in the middle. It gets afternoon sun and is sheltered from predators and rain. I'm not sure the dirt is good for them or if maybe I should put straw all over. They've never free-ranged...