I have heard of people planting castor beans around chicken yards. I know these are poison for people but what about chickens? How about the seed from four-o-clock flowers? I want to get some seasonal shade for my chicken run to go with the abundant sunshine on the western slope of my home. Some of the plants for looks and some for tall shade.
I have also considered some bradford pear trees. They won't have to be sprayed. On the end I want to plant rosemary,just cause I like to smell it in the garden. Could never learn to like it in cooking though.
My house and covered yard are ready now. I will call about the pullets tomorrow. Whew! that was a job for me and my hb. We are novices at building. We hope it is now predator proff. Wire under the dirt and along side, top covered with wire, house has 4 inches at top for ventilation, covered with metal screen wire and hardware cloth. Also a window that is screened and covered with hardware cloth as well.
Please some suggestions for small trees, that grow fast and lose their leaves in the fall. They have to grow in a dry summer, red clay soil and damp winter. Crazy hen Jean
I have also considered some bradford pear trees. They won't have to be sprayed. On the end I want to plant rosemary,just cause I like to smell it in the garden. Could never learn to like it in cooking though.
My house and covered yard are ready now. I will call about the pullets tomorrow. Whew! that was a job for me and my hb. We are novices at building. We hope it is now predator proff. Wire under the dirt and along side, top covered with wire, house has 4 inches at top for ventilation, covered with metal screen wire and hardware cloth. Also a window that is screened and covered with hardware cloth as well.
Please some suggestions for small trees, that grow fast and lose their leaves in the fall. They have to grow in a dry summer, red clay soil and damp winter. Crazy hen Jean