Berkochicks Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Our original plan to give a small area of the garden to "the Girls" hasn't worked. We have decided to give them a 1/4 of it to free range in. Due to the position of the cube and various sheds the only area I can devote to them contains my herbaceous border. Any suggestions what I can plant here which "the Girls" wont eat. It is East facing but is edged by some Hebe which the girls shelter under and Leylandi. I don't just want it to be a boring area of mud. Thanks in advance, Donna Rosie Martha Maisy Mrs Williamson Princess Hannah Chick Tallulah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 lilac? wijela grows well, if big enough it might last. they all diferent in their gardening habits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 We have quite a few shrubs and the chickens aren't interested in them - though they are quite established: Bay, Laurel,Pyrancantha, Tinus, Acuba, Bamboo, Acers, Photinia, Ceanothus. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Mine won't eat rosemary or mint on the herb front, but are partial to a spot of lavender! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 buy mine like to sit in & fertilise the mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkochicks Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Thanks everyone, this is really useful. Of course they have free range of the whole garden today because I feel sorry for them. Mind you its easier to pick up the poo when its frozen. Just off to Vaseline their combs, isn't it cold today! Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
