Grazing frame plans to protect grass for chickens

[mpare]

Do you need the wheat grass to be in the direct sun? My run is shaded

 

[littledear]

Wonderful idea. I am going to build some and place them out in my chicken run. Thanks so much for the idea!

 

[user-3219]

Hey Coop I use this type of bread crate:


If used 'as is' it is about 15cm (6 inches) high, but I just dig the sides into the ground a little. Or you could cut the longer sides off

 

[G-Man]

I'm adding these to my list of things to do. Thank you for the great idea.

 

[RollinWithTheStones]

I'm so doing this in the spring! Between my chickens and my bunny it's down to bear dirt. I might even do some with herbs mixed in for some added flavor. It'll be nice once I till it up a bit and work the chicken and bunny poo into it.

 

[citychickx6]

What a great idea. I am expanding my run in the spring and adding a roof. I have been trying to think up how I can make a grassy area for them in the run and this looks like it will work well. I really like that there is a small path through them. LOL if a hen does not want to walk on the hardware cloth she can still have a nibble.

 

[TheGardenCoop]

Do you need the wheat grass to be in the direct sun? My run is shaded

I don't think you need direct sun, since many people grow wheatgrass indoors. The area we seed for them in our yard gets partial sun and does really well late-spring to fall.

 

[TheGardenCoop]

Hey Coop I use this type of bread crate:

Thanks for the picture! I like that it's plastic, 'cause you've got your moisture resistance already built in.

 

[user-3219]

Thanks for the picture! I like that it's plastic, 'cause you've got your moisture resistance already built in.

Yep, and its not too hard on their feet. And its recycled which makes me happy

I also love that they 'fertilize' the grass while they're eating!!

 

[chicharomirinda]

Hey Coop I use this type of bread crate:


If used 'as is' it is about 15cm (6 inches) high, but I just dig the sides into the ground a little. Or you could cut the longer sides off

that's a good idea. where did you find those?