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Nesty Poultry Summer Seeds Forage Mix
A summer blend to sow your hens. A 10 seed blend mix of vegetation to enrich your hens diet and stimulate their minds. Shipping Restrictions for Western Australia and Tasmania
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How To Sow:
- Using a rake, lightly scratch your soil surface to gently till the desired planting area. Use 1kg per 10 metres squared.
- Spread the seeds ensuring the scratched soil surface will allow seeds to be sown 10 to 20mm below the surface.
- Rake over the soil to cover the seeds.
- Water and wait 4 to 10 weeks for the plants to establish.
- Apply fertiliser in the second week post sowing to encourage plant growth.
Remember to keep the chickens off of the planting area until it is ready for them to consume. Aim to sow the blend between October to December and apply water daily
Storage Requirements:
For optimal shelf life and quality the product should be stored below 30 degrees and off the ground in a cool dry place, protected from direct sunlight.
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Summer Sowing Chicken Seeds
Our summer seed blend, ideal for any Australian climate. This seasonal blend grows a mix of vegetative plants for your chickens. Simply sow 10mm under the surface, water, and wait 6 to 10 weeks for the perfect green feed blend.
Our Seed Varieties
Our varieties are not only palatable and productive but proven to persist and provide quality forage for poultry.
Vetch
Black Sunflower
Buckwheat
Ryecorn
Peas
Chicory
Clover
Millet
Radish
Ryegrass
Forage Seed Mix
This blend contains vetch, black sunflower, buckwheat, ryecorn, peas, chicory, clover, millet, radish, and ryegrass. If managed correctly, you will see regrowth and get multiple feeds of fresh greens out of your Summer Seed blend.
All your questions answered
What is the benefit of sowing vegetative seeds for my chickens?
By growing crops specifically for your flock, you can improve their nutrition, have happier hens, and produce better quality eggs. A varied diet provides enrichment and stimulation and is a valuable source of vitamins and minerals.
Seed blends last far longer than purchasing vegetables for your hens and will reduce their consumption in grains and pellets whilst grazing the vegetation.
How do I know when my seed blend is ready for my hens to eat?
The blend should be approximately 15cm to 20cm in height, with an established root system. Test by tugging on a plant; if it uproots, the sown vegetation is not ready for your hens. Once you can tug on a plant and not have it uproot, it will be ready for its first grazing. Monitor carefully to ensure you do not “overgraze.”
How do I best manage my plants so they regrow back?
The key is to not “overgraze.” Ensure that the plants don’t get too trampled or eaten right down to the base. Shorter periods on the vegetation will enhance the lifespan of the blend. Watering is strongly encouraged to keep the plants fresh, lush, and palatable. Please note that not all the varieties within the seed blend are designed to grow back and therefore may only last one or two grazings. However, if managed correctly, the blend should last you the entire summer!
Will the blend last all year round?
The blend is designed for summer but may last through additional seasons if managed correctly and environmental conditions permit. Chickens are rough with their foraging habits and are likely to damage plant regrowth and longevity. Ideally, we aim for the blend to offer two to three grazings for your hens but it can be subject to your water, soil type, weather, and management.
What size area will 1kg sow?
1kg of the Nesty Summer Seeds blend is suited for 10m2. You can sow the blend more heavily for a lusher plantation. Sowing lighter than this recommendation will increase the possibility of weeds and is advised not to do so. For best results, sow the blend 10 to 20mm below the suedes and water immediately. Aim to water once a day for at least 1 week post sowing. Fertiliser is recommended but not essential.
When is the best time to sow Nesty Summer Seeds?
Aim to sow the blend between October and December, sowing 10 to 20mm below the surface and watering daily for the first week. Waters over summer will ensure the longevity of your vegetation.
Important Notice:
Shipping Restrictions for Western Australia and Tasmania.
Please be aware that due to state-specific quarantine regulations, we are unable to supply certain seeds and grains to Western Australia and Tasmania.
Western Australia Customers: We can ship most products to Western Australia, however, to ensure a smooth and timely dispatch, please avoid adding restricted seed items to your order. We thoroughly review all orders going to WA before shipment and may adjust quantities to meet biosecurity requirements. Please allow extra time for processing these orders.
Tasmania Customers: We can ship most products to Tasmania, however, to ensure a smooth and timely dispatch please keep seed orders under 1kg and avoid adding restricted items to your order. We thoroughly review all orders going to TAS before shipment and may adjust quantities to meet biosecurity requirements. Please ensure your order complies with these restrictions.
For more detailed information, please refer to the relevant biosecurity guidelines for your state.
