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.

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.

See pics of multiple easy diy ideas of how to plant a chicken grazing garden (or container garden) so your flock can nibble at fresh growin greens year round! SAVE THIS for handy reference:

Are you tired of your chickens destroying your garden? Check out our list of 15 plants that chickens won’t eat. Our guide will help you strike a balance between your free-range chickens’ lifestyle and your garden. Our guide will help you keep your garden green and your chickens happy

Gardening and chicken keeping are two joyful pursuits that, when harmoniously integrated, can create a self-sustaining cycle of productivity and beauty in

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.

“Do you have plans I can purchase for your coop?” I currently do not have plans for sale on our coop. We modified purchased plans from Twelve On Main and as of right now I still point t…

Brighten Your Coop: Chicken Coop Painting Ideas Discover inspiring chicken coop painting ideas to add a splash of color and charm to your backyard. Get creative with your coop's makeover!

Is it possible to have a pretty yard with flowers around the chicken coop? With the recent addition of the backyard farmhouse chicken coop, I have added some landscape gardening around the coop. Using galvanized containers and some perennial shade plants, this has become an area to enjoy.

Creating your dream chicken coop can be quite the process, but the end result is worth it! Read about my backyard chicken coop journey!