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Chooks in the Garden
Last weekend at one of our stores the comment was made that it feels like Spring has arrived early.
The weather is warming up, the days are getting longer, and the gardens are waking from their slumber. As the gardens come to life so do the weeds and pests. But before we reach for the chemicals there’s some clucking friends who can help keep your garden under control. Join the team at Brookies as we share with you the benefits of having chooks in your yard.
While many people think of chickens as farm animals, a small flock isa great addition to your yard. Providing some great benefits in the garden, and of course some delicious eggs for breakfast.
Your Natural Pest Control experts
Chickens love snacking on those nasty pests that are harmful to the garden such as slugs, snails, aphids, and grasshoppers. By allowing your chooks to roam through your gardenyou’ve got access to your very own highly effective, natural, and chemical free pest control. This not helps your garden lookamazing but helps build a healthier and more sustainable ecosystem in your garden.
The best weeding crew
As Spring brings life in the garden, it also brings weeds. Although some of us find weedingtherapeutic it can also be backbreaking work. Chooks to the rescue!Chickens love to scratch and peck theground; this helps put a stop to weed growth and saves you valuable time and effort.They’ll also happily consume many tender weeds, and the seeds beforethey’re able to germinate.
YourFertlising friends
Chicken manure is a greatfertliser for the garden, full of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium it can work wonders for your garden.Although in its raw state it can be a bit too strong for your garden, after some simple composting it is a great tool to improve your soil structure, and water retention. Itcreates a natural close loop system, the garden feeds your chooks, and your chooks feed the garden.
Your Own Compost
Chickens are the masters of composting,they’ll happily gobble down your kitchen scraps, from veggies, fruits, as well asthe weeds and pests we spoke about earlier. As they pick and scratch at your compostpile, they help aerate it, helping the waste break down and become that rich, dark compost that your garden loves.
Adding chickens to your garden is more than just a trend,it’s a step back to that sustainable andself-sufficient lifestyle that the country life was built on. They are tireless workers, a source of delicious eggs, anda great addition to any yard. Ifyou’re looking at adding some chooks to your yard, come down and see the team at your local Brookies for the best range and advice.