- Thread starter
- #21
TheBantyCoop
Songster
I like pine shavings. I cut rosemary and put it in the coop. It is supposed to repel mites. I don't know if that's totally true, but I don't have mite problems.
Thats cool! I do love my rosemary
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
I like pine shavings. I cut rosemary and put it in the coop. It is supposed to repel mites. I don't know if that's totally true, but I don't have mite problems.
Thats cool! I do love my rosemary
If you love rosemary..,.I know someone who crushes rosemary in her hands and rubs the hens' legs to prevent mites. I adapted that into "rosemary hug." I crush rosemary in my hands and then pick each hen up and hug her and rub under her wings a bit. They are very patient with me....
If using leaves. ..are there any to stay away from, like as in toxic?
Total newbie here- I saw shredded paper listed as an option somewhere... Would that work? Maybe mixed 50/50 with pine shavings? I'm a teacher and would have access to lots of that for free.
I'm no expert, but I would think paper would be a real mess if it should get wet.