Part of the thrill of farming for us is to find ways to re-purpose, recycle, and re-use materials in our various projects. Our chicken coop, chicken tractor, hen-mobile, pasture pens, raised garden beds, tomato trellises, flower pots, nest boxes, waterers, and even our bathroom sink are all functioning in their second life. This morning we were planning out our day and knew we needed to build more roosts for our hen-mobile. We had the idea of harvesting some of the bamboo from the back of our property, cut to length, instead of using traditional lumber and all the cutting and screwing involved. It worked like a charm, our chickens are happier, and best of all, it was free!
It came with the property. We have used it for cane fishing poles, garden stakes, garden teepees, and chicken roosts. It can become very invasive, so just plant it far away from your main yard, or install an underground containment barrier to keep it from spreading. Can't wait until we are all neighbors!
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