Fast Regenerating plants for Chickens?

[n8mont4]

Im looking to grow plants that regenerate quickly and can be harvested at intervals (cut off a piece of lettuce each day , give a section of plant ) Anything that is cheap to grow and can reduce the cost of feed. For example I have been growing Duckweed and feeding it to them because it doubles in quantity every day or so.

Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks.

 

[chfite]

Often we simply pull off the leaves of conveniently located weeds for treats. The chickens are quite fond of poke salad; and it grows fast.

Chris

 

[AMA Chick]

Where do you get duckweed to start with? I wouldn't mind growing it for my girls

 

[n8mont4]

You can go to a fish store or a seasonal store that sells flowers and also has fish, they should have it. If you have swamps/ponds nearby, you can scoop some out of it. If you dont have any of these, it is on ebay for $5 for 1/4 cup.

 

[n8mont4]

Thanks

 

[RedDrgn]

Asparagus. Ours also love clover and just about any kind of leaf lettuce. If you let some of the lettuce go to seed, it will just keep coming.