how often to feed fresh greens.

[KDK1]

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As the post says, nine. 6 RIRs and 3 Araucanas

 

[new world]

sorry missed that bit, thank you.

 

[KDK1]

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No problem... I get a banana box of unsellable produce from my local grocer every week. In turn, he gets free eggs every now and then. Works for me! I'm happy, he's happy and the chickens are elated!

 

[new world]

Wow, wonderful, how lucky are you and your chicks, it would cost me a fortune to spoil my girls like that. You definitely have a great arrangement there, well done.

 

[KDK1]

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I did the same thing when I was raising a few hogs except the grocer got nothing in return. You'd be surprised at how eager people are help out if you ask.

 

[new world]

I think I will have to get brave and ask our grocer the question, thanks

 

[WoodlandWoman]

During the growing season, my chickens are out every day, foraging. Over time, I've planted more foods for them to forage on. In the winter when everything is buried in snow, I supplement their diet with wheat grass, alfalfa and other sprouts.

 

[Kassaundra]

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We have more then 3 to feed so my husband made me a greens basket out of some left over fencing and zip ties, here are some pics.

This is what it looks like when the girls have finished.

here it is reloaded

and in use

The fence holes are 3 in x 2 in he folded the piece of fence over zip tied the sides, leaving the top open, and we just fill it and wire it to the fence to keep it in place while they tear off pieces of greens.

 

[Clay Mudd]

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We have more then 3 to feed so my husband made me a greens basket out of some left over fencing and zip ties, here are some pics.


The fence holes are 3 in x 2 in he folded the piece of fence over zip tied the sides, leaving the top open, and we just fill it and wire it to the fence to keep it in place while they tear off pieces of greens.

Thats brilliant! Thanks for the idea.


Lord knows I've got enough scrap fencing around here...

 

[new world]

Thanks for the great idea Kassaundra