** GRAZING FRAME/BOX! Salad bar for chickens! (DIY video!) **

[mat2dong]

Hi you guys Yesterday I built a grazing frame for my chickens, and wouldn't you know it, I got it on video! LoL!!

The purpose in making this was to give my chickens fresh greens while they're in their pinned area! This frame allows you to grow fresh greens for them but they can only graze, they can't destroy the roots which means you will have a constant supply of greens for your girls!

I hope it is helpful, please SHARE IT


Also, what would be good to plant in these frames???

Thanks!

[VIDEO]

 

[LeJeune1]

Thanks for the post. I know they will appreciate it. I do not have carpentry skills, but this gave me an idea to do something similar.

 

[mat2dong]

Thanks for the post.  I know they will appreciate it.  I do not have carpentry skills, but this gave me an idea to do something similar.

Cool!! Please be sure to post your idea so others can get inspired to feed their chickens in this manner

What is your idea??

 

[aart]

You're going to turn that over right? Grazing frames usually have the hardware cloth on the top and are just layed on the ground where the grass is already growing, not filled with dirt and planting as you suggest in the video.

TheGardenCoop.com grazing frames for your backyard chickens

If you fill that frame with dirt and plant something, they will tear up the plants and their the roots very quickly.

 

[MoonShadows]

Looks like he is using plain pine boards, which rot pretty fast. I don't think you would want to use pressure treated around where the chickens are grazing. Is there any other material you could use that would stand up to the weather and not rot too fast.

 

[mat2dong]

You're going to turn that over right? Grazing frames usually have the hardware cloth on the top and are just layed on the ground where the grass is already growing, not filled with dirt and planting as you suggest in the video.

TheGardenCoop.com grazing frames for your backyard chickens

If you fill that frame with dirt and plant something, they will tear up the plants and their the roots very quickly.

I don't think I said I was going to fill it with dirt. I was just pointing out that I am going to add good soil to the bottom of the frame to grow the stuff I'm planting I'm not going to fill it for sure.

At the end of the video I have the frame with the cage end on top

 

[mat2dong]

Looks like he is using plain pine boards, which rot pretty fast. I don't think you would want to use pressure treated around where the chickens are grazing. Is there any other material you could use that would stand up to the weather and not rot too fast.

The wood cost me $4.00 so I am really not worried about the frame rotting. It will be a good long time before I have to spend another $4.00

 

[aart]

I don't think I said I was going to fill it with dirt. I was just pointing out that I am going to add good soil to the bottom of the frame to grow the stuff I'm planting I'm not going to fill it for sure.

At the end of the video I have the frame with the cage end on top

OK well, I found it confusing....just some constructive critique..... also didn't see how you attached the hardware cloth, but maybe I missed it.

 

[mat2dong]

OK well, I found it confusing....just some constructive critique..... also didn't see how you attached the hardware cloth, but maybe I missed it.

Sorry Next time I will move a little slower. I don't mind constructive criticism at all I think your right. I just get to talking and I assume people know how to build a box and attached screen.

Sorry, I just could not wait to share

I attached the screen was some U shaped nails. Is there any other questions?

 

[mikeharold]

Looks like he is using plain pine boards, which rot pretty fast. I don't think you would want to use pressure treated around where the chickens are grazing. Is there any other material you could use that would stand up to the weather and not rot too fast.

You could use redwood and that would last a little longer. Azek and a few other manufactures make a composte board that is made of vinyl that wouldn't rot, it great for window planters and the like.