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Ryegrass Sowing Seeds
Quick to establish and highly palatable ryegrass for chickens. Shipping Restrictions for Western Australia and Tasmania.
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Ryegrass Chicken Seeds
When you need fast-growing greens, Red Gum II Annual Ryegrass is your go-to solution! Handpicked by our Nesty agronomists, this ryegrass establishes quickly and offers a highly palatable option for a wide range of animals. Not only is it excellent on its own, but it also thrives in multi species blends for extra enrichment. Perfect too for cats and dogs that need a little grass in their diet, especially those who spend most of their time indoors.
Our Seed Varieties
Our varieties are not only palatable and productive but proven to persist and provide quality forage for poultry.
Why Ryegrass for foraging?
- Easy to establish and grows quickly
- Suited to areas with 450mm rainfall + a year
- High yielding and palatable for poultry and other livestock
- Pet friendly and edible
All your questions answered
Should I fertilise my annual ryegrass?
Fertilising your annual ryegrass is important because it provides essential nutrients that might be lacking in the soil, helping plants grow strong, healthy, and productive. We encourage you to use a product that is high in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulfur.
Can I use chicken poo to fertilise my crimson clover?
While raw chicken manure is too potent to apply directly to flowers or vegetables, it becomes garden gold once composted! Using it fresh can harm plant roots and potentially kill your plants. However, when properly composted, chicken manure brings a host of benefits. It acts as an excellent soil amendment by adding organic matter, enhancing water retention, and promoting healthy microbial activity in the soil. Additionally, it serves as a potent fertiliser, providing higher concentrations of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium than horse, cow, or steer manure, making it an ideal natural boost for your plants.
What are the nutritional advantages of feeding annual ryegrass to my chickens?
Annual Ryegrass provides several nutritional benefits, this includes:
o High Digestibility: Annual ryegrass is highly digestible, particularly when grazed early, providing a readily accessible energy source.
o Rich in Protein: It contains a high level of crude protein, making it an excellent feed for growing animals.
o Energy Dense: With a high content of water-soluble carbohydrates (WSC), annual ryegrass offers good energy levels, supporting weight gain.
o Mineral Content: It provides essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are vital for bone health, muscle function, and overall metabolic processes.
o Improved Palatability: Most animals find annual ryegrass highly palatable, encouraging good intake and better overall nutritional uptake.
Can I feed the annual ryegrass seed purchased from Nesty to my chickens directly?
No, the ryegrass purchased from Nesty is designed to be sown in the soil then grazed or
mulched back in as a cover crop for your vegetable garden.
Can I grow the annual ryegrass for my dog or cat to eat?
Yes, this is considered pet friendly and can be grown as pet grass for your dog or cat. It is a healthy option for your pet that aids in their digestion. You can be keep it indoors and outdoors and also grow it in containers.
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.
