11/14/2025
🐔🌿 Need Some Chicken Garden Advice! 🌿🐔 I’m hoping to get some ideas and advice from those who’ve managed to have both a chicken coop and a bit of a garden that actually survives!
I’ve started setting up pots of plants inside the coop area — I picked plants that were supposed to be “chicken-safe” and not too tempting, but my flock (and the ducks!) seem to think everything is a buffet. They don’t just nibble down the shred the lavender, rosemary, and any herbs I try to grow. I do plant things like cat grass and mint for them, but they still manage to eat or shred everything else too. 😅
I’d really love to create a garden space that adds a bit of greenery, helps with bugs, and maybe gives them some different scratching places— but without everything getting destroyed within a week.
Has anyone found plants or setups that actually work?
I have started using barriers, hanging planters. I’ve also created a raised garden bed with wire on top, where I plant seeds so they have their own pick when the seeds shoot. Is there certain plants your chickens leave alone?
Would love to see photos or hear what’s worked for you! 🌸
