Chickens love pumpkins

[rockmaster]

I thought it would be a good idea to grow pumpkins this year to feed the chickens. I planted eight fairytale pumpkins that were supposed to be Seminoles. They overtook a good portion of the 1/4 acre backyard. They are wonderful for reasons I never expected! Not only are they great food, the chickens love hiding in them and taking cover if they see something spooky. They love the shade too and I love not mowing!

 

[rockmaster]

Wonderful choice! Pumpkin seeds are a natural dewormer.

 

[D13]

I thought it would be a good idea to grow pumpkins this year to feed the chickens. I planted eight fairytale pumpkins that were supposed to be Seminoles. They overtook a good portion of the 1/4 acre backyard. They are wonderful for reasons I never expected! Not only are they great food, the chickens love hiding in them and taking cover if they see something spooky. They love the shade too and I love not mowing!

I love both chickens and pumpkins, and those plants look wonderful!

 

[Chickeeaholic]

I love both chickens and pumpkins, and those plants look wonderful!

Thank you! Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve been on here. I’m trying it again this year. Last year I lost my pumpkins to drought and worms. Fingers crossed this year. Best wishes.