What is Regenerative
We know this is a popular buzzword these days. Be that as it may, we are taking steps to follow the trend. Regenerative practices encompass an entirely age-old and sometimes forgotten approach. We are working to limit wind erosion by establishing quality ground cover. Keeping the CO2 from off gassing is a high priority. Discing and plowing opens the soil to off gassing. By adding both green and brown manure, we aim to never turn our soil again.
Fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides
Part of these practices are limiting synthetic fertilizers, and reducing and ultimately eliminating the need for herbicides and pesticides. By selectively grazing the ground, the deeply rooted native plants have a chance at establishing. The chickens will scratch and eradicate invasive species, such as the ever-so prevalent cheatgrass. The nitrogen rich brown fertilizer left by the chickens makes nitrogen available for the grasses to thrive.
Pests
Pests don’t stand a chance against chickens. If you have spent any time around chickens, you will observe their ferocious capabilities. I’ve watched them pick the heads off of yellow jackets!
Invasive species
Cheatgrass has taken over rangeland. Our pasture is certainly not immune to this. Cheatgrass, specifically, is difficult and expensive to manage without grazing. Unlike bovine, poultry can effectively eradicate cheatgrass, which is an annual.
Fertilizing
Although chicken manure can burn the root structure, ample space can mitigate this problem. Adding their droppings to the soil is an effective way of giving back. This is as easy as keeping them moving and letting them do their thing!
Exponential Improvement
Replenishing soil nutrition is our goal. By taking steps to work with nature, we can watch our pasture become lush once again. Once the soil is alive and covered, our chickens will amend the soil, which in turn will improve the grass stand. With improved native species, invasive species will have a more difficult time establishing.
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