Last year, our friend and neighbor George came in with his special seeder and planted 15 acres of pasture for us. I have been waiting for some time to get our chickens on to this lush pasture and finally it has happened. It is a lot of work for the guys to pull up the stakes and fencing,setting it up in a new spot, hooking the tractor to the houses, and moving the girls. Clearly, it is worth it! This extra effort is what keeps our land fertile, helps break pest cycles and makes the hens happy.
In the one photo you can see how much the girls have eaten in less than two weeks. It is extraordinary how fast they go through lush green pasture. You will see a difference in the color of the yolks as well. Every week, the guys go in and pull the houses forward a bit because the girls don’t roam too far, and we want to make sure they always have enough fresh greens to eat.