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[wormsareheroes]

Can anyone recommend a fast growing and tough species of grass that I could sow in my back yard to provide for the hens but also to be able to enjoy it for ourselves?

 

I have limited space. Urban garden.

 

I would be very grateful for suggestions as I'm a spring chicken in this subject

 

Thanks a lot

[Lavenders_Blue]

Ummm............ astroturf!

 

 

 

Sorry, that's not very helpful is it?

 

I think I remember someone on the forum had bought some grass seed that was a 'chicken mix'. I think it grew a tough root system to help resist the scratching. Hopefully they, or someone else who remembers this post and can help will be along soon.

[Lewis]

Welcome to the forum

 

You can get pet and children grass which we used and would probably the best bet.

Just seen this, Economy Chicken Pasture. Poultry Ley Grass Seed on ebay - "For the rotational grazing of outdoor poultry."

[wormsareheroes]

thanks for your reply Lavenders_Blue. I did a search on "chicken mix grass seeds" and got some hits. I'm gonna look into them

 

Ummm............ astroturf!

 

 

 

Sorry, that's not very helpful is it?

 

I think I remember someone on the forum had bought some grass seed that was a 'chicken mix'. I think it grew a tough root system to help resist the scratching. Hopefully they, or someone else who remembers this post and can help will be along soon.

[Redwing]

ummm, none?

 

You need something hardwearing, most places sell 'family' lawn seed (thats French for can cope with eight kids sliding across it and grows under a trampoline )

[wormsareheroes]

thanks for the prompt advice, Iwescott

 

i checked the ebay listing, the price seems good value. do you think it might be a worthwile idea to buy some additional clover and mix it in?

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the forum

 

You can get pet and children grass which we used and would probably the best bet.

Just seen this, Economy Chicken Pasture. Poultry Ley Grass Seed on ebay - "For the rotational grazing of outdoor poultry."

[wormsareheroes]

thanks Redwing, it seems "family" lawn is the way to go

 

ummm, none?

 

You need something hardwearing, most places sell 'family' lawn seed (thats French for can cope with eight kids sliding across it and grows under a trampoline )

[Wolfie]

Rye?

 

I had a thought about hydrophonic grass/wheat growing, for chickens confined to their runs. You could grow them a tray full and present it fresh to them each day. Do you think this would work?

[wormsareheroes]

I know a little bit about hydroponics but it requires some space for the set-up and also additional investments and I'm looking for the cheapest, simplest solution (I only have 2 hens). However, I know people who are more involved with the hydro/aquaponics systems. If you are really interested I could get you in touch with them....

 

Rye?

 

I had a thought about hydrophonic grass/wheat growing, for chickens confined to their runs. You could grow them a tray full and present it fresh to them each day. Do you think this would work?

[sandyhas3chucks]

SOMEONE ELSES

I got a 5kg sack of the chicken mix.

they eat it as it is growing

I mad a good wee patch of the most expensive turf rtf I think, meant to be good for rain drought shade, rugby pitches.

maybe I was unlucky, maybe I wil post in spring, singing it's praises, but had it fenced of for near on 6 months now and looks worse than the normal turf I let the girls on

My garden looks shocking but I remember last year thinking it would never recover, but it did, Mostly.

but that was with less girls abd no "scratchers".

time will tell for me I guess