"Peck & Thrive" – Supercharged Chicken Forage Mix – Nutrient-rich blend to supplement backyard poultry diets. Encourages natural scratching and grazing.
Minimum: 500+ Seeds
Give your flock the gift of fresh greens and natural foraging with this Chicken Forage Mix—a premium, diverse blend of fast-growing plants that supplement your chickens’ diet while promoting healthy activity. Specially formulated with grains, legumes, leafy greens, and root crops, this mix encourages natural scratching, pecking, and grazing instincts in backyard poultry.
Perfect for use in paddocks, chicken tractors, or rotational grazing setups, this mix not only enriches your birds’ environment but also boosts their overall well-being with vitamin-rich greens and essential nutrients straight from the soil.
🌿 What’s Inside the Blend?
A carefully selected mix of hardy, nutritious species:
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Ryegrass – Fast-growing and high in energy
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Fescue – Durable and full of fiber
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Clover – Rich in protein and beneficial for soil nitrogen
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Mustard Greens – A spicy, pest-deterring green
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Daikon Radish – Deep roots that break soil and offer mineral content
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Buckwheat – Quick-growing and attracts pollinators
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Field Peas – Packed with protein and energy
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Purple Top Turnip – Nutritious greens and roots both enjoyed by poultry
🌱 Key Features:
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🐓 Supports Chicken Health – Adds nutrients, variety, and fiber to backyard diets
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🌾 Fast & Easy to Grow – Grows quickly in most soils and climates
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🔁 Great for Rotational Grazing – Replenishes soil and reduces feed costs
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💪 Improves Soil Health – Deep-rooted crops help aerate and enrich the earth
🧑🌾 Planting & Care Tips:
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Best Planting Time: Spring or fall, depending on climate
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Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy or average garden soil
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Sowing Instructions: Broadcast evenly across prepared ground, lightly rake in, water thoroughly
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Germination: 5–10 days in ideal conditions
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Harvest Time: Allow 2–3 weeks for growth before letting chickens forage
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Regrowth: Many species will regrow after light grazing—rotate as needed
🏡 Perfect For:
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Backyard flocks
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Chicken tractors and runs
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Permaculture and homestead systems
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Off-grid gardens and regenerative farms
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Feed supplementation in low-forage seasons
❤️ Why Poultry Keepers Love It:
✔️ Keeps chickens entertained, active, and naturally foraging
✔️ Adds fresh, greens to their daily diet
✔️ Reduces reliance on purchased feed
✔️ Improves garden soil and chicken health at the same time
✔️ Simple to plant and maintain
🌾 A Happy Flock Starts with Healthy Forage
With our Chicken Forage Mix, your birds don’t just eat—they forage, explore, and thrive. Enrich their lives while creating a more self-sustaining backyard ecosystem. Healthier hens, richer soil, and better eggs—naturally.