Yes, you heard us right, using artificial grass for chickens can be a great, hassle free option. If you already own chickens, you’ll know the struggles of trying to maintain a healthy-looking lawn all year round. It can be quite high maintenance and is the reason people are looking for alternatives. To give you an idea of an alternative solution, here’s our roundup of the benefits of artificial grass for chickens.

1. It doesn’t wear away

Chickens can really be quite feisty when it comes to eating grass. Natural lawns can therefore really bear the brunt of these feathered friends. Artificial grass, however, is made from synthetic materials which withstand wear and tear. You can therefore keep chickens and rest assured that your lawn won’t become sparse and patchy.

2. It’s animal friendly

There is no need to use pesticides and weed killer on artificial grass, making it which can be very harmful to animals. All the grass requires is a quick hose down every other week to keep it clean and ship shape all year round.

3. Low maintenance

The good thing about artificial grass for chickens is that a simple hose down will rid your lawn of any droppings. Keeping the area clean. Additionally, hosing the lawn will also prevent any nasty smells meaning your chicken area will stay pet (and human) friendly.

4. It provides a great environment

Using artificial grass for chickens is becoming a popular option. Farmers across the UK, providing a realistic environment for chickens. Its durability helps ensure that their chickens benefit from a luscious green environment that withstands their scratching and pecking.

In fact, as of 2012, EU requirements state that industry farmed chickens must have at least 116.25 square inches of space in order to move freely, as well as access to natural light and fresh air. Plus, a bed for each bird the base of which must be lined with grass, sand, or…. You guess it! Artificial turf! This is to imitate the birds natural environment and is big news for the artificial grass industry as it shows the EU acknowledge the worth of artificial turf in the context of environmental protection.

If you keep chickens and would like some more information on the artificial grass options available to you, get in touch via our contact page and a member of our friendly team would be more than happy to help.

Can artificial grass go on concrete? This is one of the most frequently searched questions around artificial lawns. Though it may surprise some people, the answer is yes and it’s not much more difficult than laying it on any other surface. Laying artificial grass on soil requires removing grass, weeds and other plants in order to prepare the ground for the lawn to be laid. When installing it on concrete, you don’t need to do this as you can just lay it on top of the concrete. However, there are some additional steps to take when laying artificial grass on concrete as opposed to laying it elsewhere.

You need to ask yourself the following questions:

• Is the concrete able to drain water and fluids properly?
• Is the surface of your concrete smooth?

Firstly, you need to check the state of the concrete – is it able to drain water and fluids properly? This is to prevent any issues around the drainage of water from the artificial grass as this can damage your artificial turf. If the answer to this question is no, we recommend that you drill holes into the ground (around 16mm in size) so that the water has a suitable place to drain. These holes should then be filled with pea gravel ensuring that the water can run through and be fully absorbed.

You then need to check the surface of your concrete, is it smooth? Any loose stones or debris could damage your artificial lawn. It is best to brush your concrete to clean it before thinking about installing artificial grass on concrete. This is so your artificial turf can look as high quality as possible as nothing should show / stick through your artificial lawn.

It is also possible to install artificial grass on an uneven concrete surface, but it requires extra care. You will need to make sure there are no stones, bumps or rocks that could tear the surface of your new artificial lawn. The end result should be similar to that of an artificial grass which has been installed on soil.

Overall, this isn’t an easy thing to do on your own. We recommend that you get in touch with a professional installation team for best results.

We hope this blog post answers your questions around whether artificial grass can be laid on concrete. You can also contact our expert team via telephone and e-mail as they are happy to answer any questions you may have. Thanks for reading!