Nesting Herbs for Chickens

[dirkandlorie]

So in my family im known as the crazy chicken lady and recently this has led people just giving me stuff which over hasn't been bad however on of my aunt's dropped of an assortment of things from a client that had recently got rid of her Geese.

Most of the stuff I knew and recognized like feed, shavings, grit etc but one I didnt know anything about was Nesting Herbs, ive heard of them but never used them and when looking up the herds on it most were safe but online it also said Rose petals, Chrysanthemum, Wormwood and Tangerine peels could possibly be harmful or toxic! I wouldn't worry if I didnt know my chickens would definitely try to eat it.... Ive put a photo of the

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I don't know why it did this!

 

[dirkandlorie]

The wormwood is in there with tangerines to repel bugs. The calendula soothes the skin. Great to use when you have a broody stuck in the next for a long time. I grow and grind my own nesting box mix. Yes, it has wormwood in it, a tiny bit. Yes it smells fantastic, lots of lavender which is calming. But I think the most important part is it's used under the bedding in the nest, not on top where they might nibble on it. Never know what a chicken will do, lol

So in my family im known as the crazy chicken lady and recently this has led people just giving me stuff which over hasn't been bad however on of my aunt's dropped of an assortment of things from a client that had recently got rid of her Geese.

Most of the stuff I knew and recognized like feed, shavings, grit etc but one I didnt know anything about was Nesting Herbs, ive heard of them but never used them and when looking up the herds on it most were safe but online it also said Rose petals, Chrysanthemum, Wormwood and Tangerine peels could possibly be harmful or toxic! I wouldn't worry if I didnt know my chickens would definitely try to eat it.... Ive put a photo of the bag below can anyone them me if its safe for Chickens or Ducks?