I did something today...

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

Hey, guys. Today, I was thinking about how my chickens are always being loud when they are in their run. So, I realized that they’re much quieter when they free range. So, I brought the free ranging to them. I partially covered most of their run with 3 strips of some sod. They love it! I’m posting this forum to one: tell the news. Two: ask if this is such a good idea. Is there any chemicals that can harm them? If so, please tell me. Thanks in advance! Also, happy new year!

 

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

Here they are enjoying their sod.

 

[PirateGirl]

Some sod may have chemicals while some may not, you'll have to check your source if you did not grow it yourself

 

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

I bought it from Lowe’s I don’t know if there supplier uses chemicals or not I’m going to try to see if they have any information on line

 

[MissChick@dee]

Yes chemicals can certainly be a problem. So dunno guess that would be a question for the sod people. I love love the idea. Watch too for crop impaction. Chickens can be piggy’s and not know when enough is enough. Long grass scares the doo doo outta me only because I had to deal with crop impaction/sour crop over it.
Make sure there’s lots of grit. Be vigilant in checking crops. I use straw so I’m in the same boat I check mine (crops) often. I see mine eating little pieces of straw from time to time but thankfully no ones pig’d out on it. Best wishes

 

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

Yes I was aware of the crop impactions with things like hay but I didn’t know grass could give it them thankfully they only had short grass in stock and I still can’t find anything online about chemicals though

 

[chickens really]

I think your safe putting down sod..You have nothing to worry about. ..Definitely not treated with anything that will harm the Birds.

 

[aart]

I would not give my bird commercial sod.
It's very likely got pesticides and/or fungicides and/or fertilizers.

Tho crop impaction from sod is unlikely as much as any long loose strands of green grasses.

 

[chickens really]

I would not give my bird commercial sod.
It's very likely got pesticides and/or fungicides and/or fertilizers.

Tho crop impaction from sod is unlikely as much as any long loose strands of green grasses.

My Son does landscaping and Sod here in Canada is safe.

 

[aart]

My Son does landscaping and Sod here in Canada is safe.

'Safe' for whom?
I seriously doubt sod grown anywhere is chemical free.
Just sayin'.
It might not kill chickens if they eat it, but still.....