Beyond Eggs – Pros and Cons of Free Range and Mobile Pens
BEYOND EGGS:
Pros and Cons of Free Range and Mobile Pens
Approximately a 7 to 8 minute read | Part 1 of a Series | Also published at Permaculture.Org
Well-managed chickens can provide eggs and meat as well as composting assistance, sanitation and pest reduction, soil amendment services, and entertainment.
But poorly managed chickens tend to focus all their talents and energy into very destructive pursuits, as you know if you’ve had your seedlings repeatedly dug up or your fruit trees efficiently de-mulched.
How can we harness all that chickens have to offer, in ways that keep everybody happy, healthy and productive?