Grass/Veggies grown with Miracle Grow/Fertilizer

[Taterrtots]

Just a newbie chicken owner here, looking for answers. I was wondering, and I hope I didn't miss it in another discussion, what about vegetables/herbs that are planted in potting mix that has fertilizer in it? Are the veggies and herbs that grow okay for the chickens to eat? I also have grass that was seeded (I'm thinking there was fertilizer in that as well) how long do I need to wait until I can give them some of this grass-now that it's grown? In both situations there are no granules or pellets left for the chicken to eat but I have noticed that most of the bags state they are good for a certain amount of time, so I'm guessing that makes them "time release". I plan to be as "all natural" now that we have chickens.
Just 2 more questions (at least for right now

) does anyone have any organic tips for bugs/pests on veggies in the garden and on fruit trees? And for those of you that let your chickens free range, what kind of supplements for plants are safe?

 

[cavemanrich]

Here is the general guideline.. Fertilizers are safe. Fertilizers with weed killer or insecticide ARE NOT. So Weed and Feed ..... avoid letting your girls on it. ( at least until the weedkiller is neutral. I don't have timeline. ) Miracle grow is only fertilizer. Read the label to be sure. Peeps use it on their gardens to have good harvests. Time release pellets are such , so all the nutrients do not act at once.. Hence, feed for an extended period. After a number of rains or watering , they are dissolved and in the soil.
As to organic control of insects. Your chickens are one of the best at it. Obviously, the tree dwellers are safe from them. LOL LOL.
Since I have been keeping chickens and they free range, my lawns have been picked clean of creepy crawlers.

Lets hear from others on their great ideas.
WISHING YOU BEST. AND SINCE YOU ARE STILL NEW HERE.

 

[Taterrtots]

Thanks for your reply. I appreciate your info.
I guess this isn't a popular topic?
Not many other suggestions.