[NorthEssexsmallholding]

Im looking to sow an area of grass for some chickens , what sort of seed mix is best to use?  IS there any specific type of mix that I should use that will be suited to this purpose.  Presumably a mix thats hardy as well as nutritional for grazing (or pecking )

SOil type is sandy loam but heavier towards the headland.

ANy help is much appreciated.

[meebh]

Hi

we have just ordered some seeds for free range poultry pasture as we have cleared a run and want to put it back to greenery.  I will pop a link on for the company we used.  Our seeds will arrive Monday.  It should give you an idea of what would be good to use.

http://www.thegrassseedstore.co.uk/green-manure-seed-c-86.html

We bought the diverse poultry mix as we are back garden hen keepers so needed 10kg but you can get the economy one if you needed loads 

[CameronS]

We just use standard lawn grass(not that we re-seed much) as grass never really stays long in the chook run what ever type.  
Depending on the area you could try planting small conifers or pampas grass?

[NorthEssexsmallholding]

Hi

we have just ordered some seeds for free range poultry pasture as we have cleared a run and want to put it back to greenery.  I will pop a link on for the company we used.  Our seeds will arrive Monday.  It should give you an idea of what would be good to use.

http://www.thegrassseedstore.co.uk/green-manure-seed-c-86.html

We bought the diverse poultry mix as we are back garden hen keepers so needed 10kg but you can get the economy one if you needed loads 

thanks.