Plating in area

[domestichippie]

Has anyone planted things directly in the area of the chickens run? I was thinking of maybe doing this so they can feast on quality veggies and what not.

 

[Carrie Lynn]

i KNOW MINE WOULD EAT UP ANY TRANSPLANTS OR SEEDLINGS BEFORE THEY HAD A CHANCE TO GROW.
i'M PLANTING A SEPARATE GREENS GARDEN INSTEAD.
OOPS, SORRY ABOUT ALL CAPITALS! NO TIME TO RE-TYPE.

 

[domestichippie]

Maybe in a container than so they can much for a bit at least.

 

[wolftracks]

Use tomato cages and wire coverings. If you can keep them from digging up the roots they will keep growing.

 

[domestichippie]

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Oh that sounds like a great idea. Thanks wolftracks!

 

[wolftracks]

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Oh that sounds like a great idea. Thanks wolftracks!

You're welcome.

I didn't use them the first time, so passing on what I had to learn

 

[domestichippie]

Trial and error.

 

[QualityPolish]

I have and I will never do it again.

I planted a sunflower and might I say it never had a chance. Once it sprouted, it was gone. Personally I'd put maybe some chicken wire around to avoid pecking although it might not be as....sightly as you'd like it but at least it will let it grow.
QP

 

[domestichippie]

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I want them to eat them slowly. So some kind of wire is in call

 

[flowergirl60]

Tomatoe cages with chicken wire around them. That's working for me so far.