Potted Plant Destroyers

[nicolelbartlett]

Hello everyone. My three newest hens (from last April) are constantly digging and pecking at all my pots outside. Does anyone know if they are missing some nutrient that is causing this behavior?

 

[0wen]

Probably just after whatever plant material is left over - dried leaves, etc. Just as likely looking for insects and such buried within. Being chickens - no need for alarm.

 

[drumstick diva]

That's what chickens do, looking for bugs, weeds, plant material they can eat. They are great at turning over the soil if you have a garden area planned. Then fence them off and at the end of harvest, you can use them to work the soil and clean up any leftover veggies and weeds.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Nicole, and ! Pleased you joined us! Drumstick is correct...it's just chickens being chickens.
Best wishes and thanks for joining BYC!

 

[ninjawesome]

Hi there and

! We're happy you could join us

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under nicolebartlett

Welcome!

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