I have been considering building a chicken tractor, but I'm a little stumped on what kind of wheels would work the best and where to find them.
I would like them to:
- Be fairly "tall" so the tractor is up a little higher
- Be super durable, since they'll be outside all the time (I'm guessing...
I just finished reading what seemed to be a bajillion mix-your-own-chicken-feed recipes and rules. Ingredients range from black sunflower seeds to a bunch of other things that I would feel very UN-self-sufficient if I had to hunt it all down at specialty mills, etc. Does it REALLY need to be...
I've been looking into all sorts of waterers and feeders. I was wondering - What are YOUR favorites and why? I like the thought of things being automatic, but I'm not set on it. I'd love to hear from all you experienced folks - as I readily admit I haven't a clue and am just in the planning...
And what other ground covers, other than grass, would be safe around a chicken coop? I'm allergic to just about every grass under the sun, but would like some green..... I'm also considering clover..... Thanks for your help!
Hi there everyone! I had a quick question:
Is it possible to grow a "green manure" winter crop of alfalfa and use it (dried out) as bedding in a coop? I've read some posts where there is a little concern about it balling up and getting stuck in chickens' throats, but what if it was cut up...