Herbs/plants that are chicken-friendly?

[Erin_R]

Today was day 1 of starting construction of our coop! When it's complete, I'd like to add a long narrow garden box in front of the run. The garden would be outside the run, but right against it. What plants/herbs/maybe veggie plants would you recommend that are hardy and safe for the occasional chicken nibble?

 

[LCG Chicken Coop]

Off the top of my head, marigolds and nasturtiums are both edible, and the latter is very easy to grow and resends well.

 

[Dephora]

They go crazy for parsely and oregano. And Oregano is suppose to have insane health benefits.

Between the garlic I am giving them and the bunch of Oregano I hung up for them it smells like a pizza place. So be sure to plant something you like the smell of!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Mine enjoy carrot greens, and you can keep the carrots for yourself - win win!

 

[preciouschick]

Today was day 1 of starting construction of our coop! When it's complete, I'd like to add a long narrow garden box in front of the run. The garden would be outside the run, but right against it. What plants/herbs/maybe veggie plants would you recommend that are hardy and safe for the occasional chicken nibble?

I did some research. I planted lemon balm, marigolds, red clover, thyme, marjoram, parsley, mint (which my chickens dont like), This is my coop setup. I have a greenhouse that will grow all those wonderful herbs and veggies that they love over the winter. I also planted flowers and herbs around the pen for them to peck at. The only problem with this they will totally eat it all up if it's too close to the fence. I hand pick grass and clover from the yard. I also have a lot of flowers I pick as well. Greens from the veggie garden. (I have read they cant eat the leaves from broccoli, peppers and tomatoes. but they can eat the veggie. Also NO greenbeans. I do put lavender/marigolds in the nesting boxes. I read it deters bugs and mice. Hope this helps.