Putting down lime

[ccshambhala]

I free range my flock - does anyone know if I can safely lime my pastures or will my chickens be harmed free ranging in freshly limed pastures?
Thanks!

 

[Masonicflock]

Grandad and them used to lime the pens when he was younger to help with any problems and deter snakes.. So I don't see why it would be an issue

 

[ShawnaScott]

Is it ag lime or hydrated lime? If it's hydrated, it does have corrosive properties and it very well can harm chickens. If it is ag lime, then it is perfectly safe, and I use it in my chicken's bedding.

 

[ccshambhala]

Hmmm... I will have to do more research - but it sounds like you gave me what I need to look for ShawnaScott... We have a wood stove so we use the ash from that in the coop and run - and on the pasture too.... but I think I need more concentrated doses in the pasture to actually improve the growing conditions for grass.
thanx!