I plant it in my grass..makes you lawn real green..I actually only let chicken in my garden right after it is tilled they eat the weed seeds, and after i am done for the year they will dig up and eat pretty much anything in your garden. i have a couple ducks for bug control in the summer they don't dig and won't destroy it as bad.... chickens love pea and pea plants if you plant them outside the run right against the fence they can graze on them at will with out getting the plants...cherry tomatoes also...I dual purpose my garden grow broc, cauliflower for the people to eat the big green leaves keep growing good animal treats...kale is a very healthy thing for everything humans,chickens,rabbits...you can actually sprout whole oats for both use those big black plant trays drill some holes in it small , use another put water in, set first pan in second soak seeds for 24 hrs then just keep wet....instant green you also can sprout wheat for a feed store...(think wheat grass drinks for humans) then when a a couple inches high instant green fresh treats. I only ferment the grains and feed Crumbles on the side a lot less messy..and both rabbits and chickens can get BOSS small amount for rabbits makes for shiny feathers and coats.