Grazing boxes for chickens

DIY grazing boxes make for happy grass fed chickens. They're a great way to save on the cost of raising backyard chickens (and other poultry), too!

I found an idea on the web for growing grass inside the chicken run without letting the chickens eat it all or scratch it up. I thought it was so cool...

Allowing your hens to graze in the open can reduce the stress levels that occur from being cooped up all day. However, simply letting them graze over open grass can quickly lead to destroyed roots and ruined pastures. A grazing box is a...

Chicken grazing boxes are wooden frames with wire mesh stapled to one side. Grazing boxes make it possible to grow grass even in crowded chicken runs because they protect the roots of grass from chicken scratches. In this article, you'll learn: How seeing an old furnace grate discarded in a field inspired me to make

Hey all! I need advice. I want to build a grazing box for my chickens. This blog (http://www.attainable-sustainable.net/diy-grazing-boxes/) posted an...

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Can herbs keep chickens healthy? Does herb use increase the immune response in the flock? The answer to both questions appears to be, yes!

DIY Chicken run grazing boxes Nothing is better than natural. For those of us who keep multiple pure breeds, we must keep some of our beloved birds in covered separated runs. Even though our birds are very happy, they have no grass to eat. It takes no time for chickens to scratch out any sign of green from inside a pen. So this is where the grazing box comes in. They provide green grass, herbs, and also help with boredom. Materials you will need for 1 box: (1) 2"x4"x8' 24" x 24" Hardware…

If you're looking for a surefire way to keep your flock from getting the stuck-in-the-coop blues, build a grazing box for your chickens. Here's detailed plans!