Rabbit and Chicken Meadow Grass 500g Vilmorin

Rabbit and Chicken Meadow Grass Vilmorin 500g (Reference: 4461312) represents Vilmorin's expertise in the service of family and professional farming. This seed mixture has been specifically developed to meet the nutritional needs of poultry and small animals while offering exceptional resistance to trampling. The scientifically balanced composition combines four complementary varieties to guarantee a dense, nutritious and long-lasting meadow in your enclosures.

Benefits and applications for livestock farming

This meadow is designed for private and professional breeders who want to provide a natural and balanced diet to their animals. Rabbits find the fibres necessary for their digestion in this mixture, while chickens draw the essential nutrients for regular laying and optimal health. The combination of the four plant species guarantees a varied nutritional intake and food availability over a long period.

Ideal for enclosures, poultry yards, outdoor hutches and ranging areas, this meadow is also suitable for guinea pigs, chinchillas and other small herbivores. Its resistance to trampling allows animals to move freely without permanently damaging the plant cover. Organic poultry farming professionals particularly appreciate this mixture to supplement the diet of their free-range birds.

Technical composition and botanical specifications

The formulation of this meadow is based on a scientific balance: 45% Tall Fescue Olympic Gold, 30% Perennial Ryegrass Mathilde, 20% Smooth Meadow Grass Yvette and 5% Black Medick Virgo. This composition prioritises resistance and longevity while ensuring optimal nutritional value.

Tall Fescue Olympic Gold, the dominant variety in the mixture, provides exceptional resistance to difficult conditions: drought, intensive trampling, and temperature variations. Perennial Ryegrass Mathilde ensures rapid establishment and remarkable coverage density from the first few weeks. Smooth Meadow Grass Yvette contributes to the formation of a dense and resistant turf, while Black Medick Virgo, a nitrogen-fixing legume, naturally enriches the soil and improves the protein value of the meadow.

This mixture adapts to all soil types, from clay to sandy soils, with a preference for sunny to partially shaded exposures. The cold tolerance of these varieties allows for autumn or spring sowing depending on the region.

Establishment and sowing techniques

Soil preparation is the fundamental step for a successful meadow. Turn the soil to a depth of 20 cm, carefully removing stones, roots and weeds. Raking followed by levelling produces a fine and uniform surface. Light rolling of the levelled ground creates the ideal seedbed for homogeneous germination.

Sowing is done by broadcasting at a rate of 25-30g per square metre depending on the desired density. Rake lightly to cover the seeds to a depth of 0.5 to 1 cm, then water with a fine spray to maintain constant moisture during germination. The first shoots appear within 7 to 15 days depending on climatic conditions.

Regular watering during the first 4 weeks ensures deep and strong root development. Avoid allowing animals to trample the area until the meadow reaches 8-10 cm in height. A first uniform mowing at 5 cm stimulates tillering and densifies the plant cover.

Expert advice and nutritional optimisation

To maximise the benefits of your meadow, adopt a rotational grazing management approach: divide the space into several plots that you graze alternately. This technique preserves the vegetation while optimising the nutritional value consumed by your animals.

Complete your setup with our chicken wire fencing and automatic watering systems to create a complete breeding environment. The Gardena irrigation programmers available in our range allow you to maintain optimal moisture levels during dry periods without manual intervention.

An application of organic fertiliser in spring and late summer stimulates growth and extends the grazing period. Avoid chemical herbicides that could enter your animals' food chain. The botanical diversity of this mixture naturally limits weed development through competition.

For professional breeders, this meadow can be combined with our drip irrigation systems for precise irrigation control. Investing in superior feed quality directly impacts animal health and the quality of livestock products.

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