RE: Chicory
Yes, I mixed Chicory w/ clover and its done very well. It did great this year with rain and in dry spells. The only problem I have with Chicory is you can't use broadleaf weed killer on it - like you can on clovers & other legumes. I'm sure they are developing something that will work ok on it. There is a grass killer that is safe to use on chicory, so I've been controlling broadleaf weeds by mowing.
Its a good food plot choice.