Adding Aloe Vera to the Chicken Yard
I have a project that we are working toward setting up in the Spring. Setting up a food forest for our chickens. Planting grains and seeds in their yard. We also have some of our orchard in the yard, it will offer shade to the other plants plus the chickens. I want other greens such as herbs and comfrey. After doing some research we decided to add aloe vera as well.
Different Aloe Vera Types
I don’t know much about aloe vera plants and wasn’t aware that there are different types of aloe vera. I picked up climbing aloe vera. It turns out that it was a great choice, climbing aloe vera does well outside and can get very large. Sounds great for the chicken food forest, the chickens can snack on healthy treats.
Is Aloe Really Healthy for Chickens
Yes, chickens can eat aloe, it can be very healthy. Aloe vera has many healing properties, anti-inflammatory properties, and antiviral properties for your chickens. It’s also been known to help with bumblefoot, and other ailments they may suffer from.
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Here is to your homesteading dreams,
Shawn