When planting cucumbers, plant in rows with 12 inches of spacing. 3 weeks old cucumber seedling covered with black plastic sheeting to keep the soil warm, and prevent weeds from growing This will give the chickens a treat fresh off the vine, anytime. Add an extra plant near your chicken run and allow the vines to climb over fencing. CucumbersĪlso natural parasite control for chickens, cucumbers are already in most home gardens. It is said you protect your birds’ livers and guts among other things… 6. It has a ton of nutrition, and what’s notable is that it contains 6% protein – something not many other plants on this list can brag with. ChicoryĬhicory is an abundant herb that you can feed your chickens every day. Tilling it up is not an option when it spreads, as the roots will continue to keep going. Mint WILL take over where the roots can reach. When growing mint, be sure to plant in a container. Toss a few fresh leaves in their nesting boxes and in their coop for a sweet smell, too. Often known as “yardus interuptus” as it will take over anywhere it can, mint will provide a natural insect repellent for your chickens. They can eat the stems and leaves, but be sure not to feed them the seeds, though! patches of mint in garden 4. Parsley is an excellent addition to your chicken’s diet because it t’s chock-full of micronutrients such as vitamins A, B, and K, selenium, and zinc (to name a few). They’re excellent companion plants for many common garden plants, and the seeds and flowers are supposedly a natural dewormer for poultry and other types of livestock, too! 3. Not only do these lovely flowers help to repel pests, but they are also gorgeous to look at. If you aren’t already growing nasturtiums in your garden, you need to start. The chickens will eat the insects that are attracted to those pods, and can also snack on the seeds and foliage, too. This herb produces large, lacy pods of yellow flowers.
So let’s take a look at each of them! ✅ Fennelįennel plants not only attract beneficial butterfly larvae and other helpful insects, but they provide valuable chicken feed, too. The good thing is that you can actually grow some of these plants right in your backyard garden. However, supplementing chicken feed with plants could be good for the chickens, and your pocket too. Most of the time, a good quality chicken feed that you find at the local farm supply store will be sufficient. Besides saving you money, these plants sampled here have a high nutritional value, and they’re good for your chickens. Feeding those chickens doesn’t have to be hard, or even expensive.Ĭonsider supplementing your chicken feed with some easy-to-grow plants around your garden.
Having a flock of backyard chickens means fresh eggs, entertainment, and a sense of self-reliance.
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