Flowers around chicken coop

In this article, I'm sharing a few of the odd planting methods I use to keep plants growing in, around, and over my chicken coop. Growing the chicken-friendly plants, flowers, and shrubs in my chicken run prevents erosion, promotes flock health, and provides supplemental feed.

Chicken coops attract flies, but with these simple tricks you can keep flies out of the chicken coop. You've probably never heard of #3 before, but it's my secret weapon!

When designing a chicken-friendly garden around your chicken coop, it's important to choose plants that are safe and beneficial for chickens. Chickens can be quite destructive to plants because they scratch, peck, and sometimes eat them. However, some plants can provide chickens with shade, entertainment, and a nutritious supplement to their diet. Visit our blog for safe plants around your chicken coop.

Chickens generally know what's good for them to eat and what's not, but I like to choose edible flowers when it comes to my garden.

Discover the best shade plants for chickens to make your chicken coop both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Choose from a variety of chicken-friendly plants that thrive in the shade, creating a perfect landscape for shade and forage. By incorporating coop-friendly plants into your outdoor space, you can provide treats for chickens while lowering your chicken feed bill. Explore herbs that are safe for chickens and grow around your chicken coop effortlessly.

When it comes to feeding your chickens, it's important to provide them with a balanced and nutritious diet. While commercial chicken feed is a great option, adding fresh and natural ingredients to their diet can have numerous benefits. One way to enhance their diet is by incorporating flowers.

New Hampshire Coop and Run Since I got so much inspiration for our chicken coop from the BYC forum and coop design pages, I figured I'd better share our coop with you in return! So here's the background. I grew up on a farm in the midwest and my...