planting edibles for chickens

[chickenmomma6]

I would like to grow plants in my house to put in hanging feeders as treats for my chickens to peck at. I kinda don't want it to take crazy long for it to grow. what would you guys suggest I plant.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to BYC!!!!
Rye grass is always a favorite and quick to grow!

 

[fistfullofnails]

This goes against what you want, but in the long run would be a whole lot easier. Once you get some comfrey going outside, it will keep coming back and you won't have to mess with replanting stuff in your house. However, it will wilt down in the winter. I'm not sure if it will grow indoors permanently or not. I have started it from seed indoors though.

 

[snow5164]

I recommend sprouting grains ,
It easily done inside , I only do it during winter when greens are under snow .

Lentils , mung beans , broccoli sprouts .

Look it up , it’s easy to do and cheap

 

[Kayla's Lunch]

I recommend sprouting grains ,
It easily done inside , I only do it during winter when greens are under snow .

Lentils , mung beans , broccoli sprouts .

Look it up , it’s easy to do and cheap

Do you spout til there are little tails or til it is a few inches tall?

 

[snow5164]

It depends , I do it in a flat dish . Sometimes they have leaves on the tops and the roots have bound the whole thing together . It’s really neat .

I bought a 3 level sprouting system for $20 used, but before that I did it in mason jars ...

Easy and cheap it’s my motto

 

[snow5164]

This goes against what you want, but in the long run would be a whole lot easier. Once you get some comfrey going outside, it will keep coming back and you won't have to mess with replanting stuff in your house. However, it will wilt down in the winter. I'm not sure if it will grow indoors permanently or not. I have started it from seed indoors though.

I looked this up to try comfrey

 

[fistfullofnails]

I looked this up to try comfreyView attachment 1508301

Anyone have any experience with comfrey killing their chickens? Seems as though my yard would be a chicken graveyard given as much of the stuff they have eaten over the years.

 

[snow5164]

I’d never even heard of it til today ,
Good luck , I won’t chance it .