Herbs for the chicken nesting boxes!

[jenX72]

So, I did this today after cleaning up really good
http://www.grit.com/fresh-eggs-daily/nesting-box-herbs-chicken-aromatherapy.aspx#axzz2YMHmhp9Q
the two little new Australorps, Pepper and Black Bettie, caught me fixing up the boxes and started peeping and checking out all the herbs ! They were all

And I was all

My neighbor saw it and thought it was a good idea too He also suggested maybe hanging some garlic to help ward off the mosquitoes.

 

[TwoCrows]

I purchased a bag of a pre mix that is for nest boxes. I can't remember exactly which herbs were in the mix, but some of the ones on the list in the link you ordered were in it. The mix was not only for relaxation, but to ward of bugs as well.

My hens ended up eating ALL of the herbs, once they discovered them in the nest boxes.

 

[jenX72]

Oh how cute!!! Well, they still enjoyed it right? haha! Well, I sat down there tonight as they were all going up. One of the girls really loved it, and she hopped right in and just looked bewildered about her wonderful surroundings. The others were' careful' then decided they liked it. The rooster might as well have rolled his eyes and said 'OK who threw flowers all in my bed!?' hahaha

 

[jenX72]

I used a lot of rosemary, mint and basil and marigold flowers. Then there was some sage, thyme and just a little dill (flower tops). It smells heavenly in there. I just wish I had some lavender.

 

[TwoCrows]

The rooster might as well have rolled his eyes and said 'OK who threw flowers all in my bed!?' hahaha

 

[MoonShadows]

Sounds like a good idea. Thanks.

 

[Vindi]

Growing herbs in my garden I will have to pick some for my new chicks! Does anyone tase difference in eggs?

 

[jenX72]

I just tried it out yesterday, so not sure yet

 

[sugarmom]

where did you buy the pre mixed herbs for the nesting boxes?

 

[NHN]

I happen to sell nesting herbs. http://www.naturalhorsenetwork.com/barn.html. hope this is ok to post here