So after yesterday's up close encounter with a bobcat for the first time ever for me at 25 yards. I secured the chickens in a smaller section of the run that bobcats would have a tougher time getting in without us seeing first.
Anyway, I decided to seed a section of their run that's all dirt so in the spring they'll have something to turf through. My farmer neighbor told me that seeding in the fall around here bears better results than in the spring( not sure if that's everywhere or not). I know it's essentially pointless to lay seed in a permanent run as they'll destroy it ultimately but im not terribly concerned about that at this time as I'm trying a series of "studies" to help us save a few bucks in the end.
I already have about 5 pounds of perennial rye grass seed which is plenty to do the space I plan on seeding.
My question is, I'd I plant in the fall, cut off access until a healthy layer of snow falls then let them loose in there. Will they get to the grass seed under the blanket of snow and hay?
My layers from ground up would be seed then hay then snow themln more hay on top. I honestly doubt they'd be out there long as my senior birds (even though all are winter hardy) hated the snow. Didnt mind so much the temp but hated the snow.
Anyway, I decided to seed a section of their run that's all dirt so in the spring they'll have something to turf through. My farmer neighbor told me that seeding in the fall around here bears better results than in the spring( not sure if that's everywhere or not). I know it's essentially pointless to lay seed in a permanent run as they'll destroy it ultimately but im not terribly concerned about that at this time as I'm trying a series of "studies" to help us save a few bucks in the end.
I already have about 5 pounds of perennial rye grass seed which is plenty to do the space I plan on seeding.
My question is, I'd I plant in the fall, cut off access until a healthy layer of snow falls then let them loose in there. Will they get to the grass seed under the blanket of snow and hay?
My layers from ground up would be seed then hay then snow themln more hay on top. I honestly doubt they'd be out there long as my senior birds (even though all are winter hardy) hated the snow. Didnt mind so much the temp but hated the snow.
