When we were a producing farm, our poultry became an integral part of our soil fertility as well as providing nutritious eggs.
Pastured Poultry
Our inspiration for raising chickens in chicken tractors comes from a family trip to Costa Rica where we stayed at a biodynamic farm in the cloud rainforest. Although the farm primarily grew herbs, animals were as a part of the crop rotation, to fertilize and control the jungle growth. Upon our return we decided to implement the ideas here at Am Braigh
Animals & Permaculture
Chickens are an important part of maintaining soil fertility on an organic farm. Their foraging minimizes pests and weeds and fertilizes the soil. The chickens are built into the crop rotation. After a couple of years of grazing an area, that area becomes a new garden bed. The old garden becomes the new grazing area so the chickens can work to improve that soil.
Permaculture tries to mimic nature and work within the cycles of nature.
