Oh my goodness, it smells so good! I love mixing up these herbs and giving it to my girls every day.
I have found that the hens love this nesting box mixture of herbs I have concocted with the help of Treats For Chickens. I purchased their Nesting Box Blend, and loved it so much that I determined to figure out how to make something like it. It smells so good, and helps to keep away mites, lice, and other pests, like spiders and mice who don't like the scent of mint. I just sprinkle a pinch or so into their nesting boxes daily. You can also sprinkle it around the perimeter of the coop if you need a little extra protection against those pests. It's a great little extra I enjoy doing for them just to say thanks when I collect their eggs each day. Who wouldn't want to snuggle down into a cozy bed of fresh hay that smells of lavender, mint, eucalyptus, etc.?
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| 7 oz. Jar of Herbal Mix |
I love chickens! My hens are special to me. They provide my family with eggs, plus some extra to sell to help offset the cost of their feed. Poultry is a fairly easy backyard hobby that can be very rewarding.
