I feel so guilty . . .

[AnnieSantiago]

So I had been letting my little flock of 5 hens out to free range in my yard an hour each day.

I did this the other day and got called away and forgot about them.
They nearly RUINED my beautiful back yard lawn.

Now, I"m keeping them cooped up in a fairly large run, but without green stuff.

They are so forlorn!

When I go to the gate, they RUN and stand by it and look at me, like, "So, are you going to let us out?"

I feel horrible :ghing::

I keep saying, "They're only chickens. They're only chickens."

Can someone redeem me?

 

[Kiki]

I can't help....I'd be feeling bad too!
lol

 

[MissNutmeg]

Well I guess you could give them some treats, and maybe a handful of grass or two. Might make you feel a bit better...

 

[Chickassan]

Welcome to chicken guilt, they are masters at their craft.You never stood a chance.

 

[aart]

http://www.thegardencoop.com/blog/2012/02/07/grazing-frames-backyard-chickens/

1/2" hardware cloth for grass-like leaved plants(sod and grains)
1 x 2" fencing for larger leaved plants.

When fresh planting seed I stack a second frame on top until roots are established or they pull the whole plant out.

I like the one at the top best and am converting the others over.

Ripped a half inch off the 2x4's and used it to cover mesh edges to avoid cut feet and subsequent infection (bumblefoot).

 

[chickengeorgeto]

Chickens are not as fond of grass as some people think, but chickens do get terribly bored and that is when your yard suffers.

 

[barred2rock]

Why are you punishing the chickens for your mistake? Why not continue to let them out for their hour a day?