Chickens and potatoes and other vegetables

[Lori J]

I plan to grow potatoes in my container garden, Along with a few other things I haven’t made up my mind about. Any chance my two hens will leave them alone? I have two sweet hens in my backyard. Last year I covered the containers to keep the hens out, but this year I’ve added a few more containers. In your experience, are there any vegetables that chickens won’t mess with as much as others? Is it there any chicken-compatable or chicken-tolerant vegetable out there or is this just wishful thinking?

 

[PirateGirl]

Even if they don't mess with the plants, they certainly do a number scratching up the ground around them and destroying the roots

 

[sylviethecochin]

My chickens ignore potatoes. They've got more interesting things to attack. (Poor, poor tomatoes)

Mine don't scratch up the ground and roots. I am unsure if this is due to excessive space or just my individual flock's habits.

 

[Lori J]

My chickens ignore potatoes. They've got more interesting things to attack. (Poor, poor tomatoes)

Mine don't scratch up the ground and roots. I am unsure if this is due to excessive space or just my individual flock's habits.

That would be great if they would leave the potatoes alone I may try to leave some uncovered and see.