North Carolina

[KristanB]

Anybody know if this is true about the herbs in nesting boxes?:

Here is a partial list of common herbs and flowers and their beneficial properties:
Basil - antibacterial, mucus membrane health
Catnip - sedative, insecticide
Cilantro - antioxidant, fungicide, builds strong bones, high in Vitamin A for vision and Vitamin K for blood clotting
Dill - antioxidant, relaxant, respiratory health
Fennel -laying stimulant
Garlic - laying stimulant
Lavender - stress reliever, increases blood circulation, highly aromatic, insecticide
Lemon Balm - stress reliever, antibacterial, highly aromatic, rodent repellent
Marigold - laying stimulant
Marjoram - lay stimulant
Mint (all kinds) - insecticide and rodent repellent
Nasturtium - laying stimulant, antiseptic, antibiotic, insecticide, wormer
Oregano - combats coccidia, salmonella, infectious bronchitis, avian flu, blackhead and e-coli
Parsley - high in vitamins, aids in blood vessel development, laying stimulant
Peppermint - anti-parasitic, insecticide
Pineapple Sage - aids nervous system, highly aromatic
Rose Petals - highly aromatic, high in Vitamin C
Rosemary - pain relief, respiratory health, insecticide
Sage - antioxidant, anti-parasitic
Spearmint - antiseptic, insecticide, stimulates nerve, brain and blood functions
Tarragon - antioxidant
Thyme - respiratory health, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-parasitic


Read more: http://www.grit.com/fresh-eggs-daily/nesting-box-herbs-chicken-aromatherapy.aspx#ixzz29TaKHs8Z

 

[Matt A NC]

Quote: The Cape Fear Poultry Association has their show in Smithfield on Dec 8th.
http://www.capefearpoultryassociation.embarqspace.com/

Matt

 

[CountryHens2012]

I'm in Gray's Creek too ! ... Hi neighbor ...

 

[KristanB]

Roos or Hens? 4-5 months old.....

 

[abChicken]

I am afraid to guess been fooled too many times

 

[The Howards]

The Cape Fear Poultry Association has their show in Smithfield on Dec 8th.
http://www.capefearpoultryassociation.embarqspace.com/

Matt

Awesome!!! Thanks so much Matt, we will have to make plans to go for sure!

 

[The Howards]

I'm in Gray's Creek too ! ... Hi neighbor ...

cool! howdy

 

[KristanB]

I am afraid to guess been fooled too many times

If you had to guess what would you say they are?

 

[jdeoliveira74]

Beth
I spoke too soon my americauna i had purchased from you layed her first green egg today.. and the olive egger you sold to luke is laying olive eggs.. I finally have color! In my eggs
Jon

I am looking to add two more to my flock and I am done... May get a rooster as i am finding out that they are allowed in city limits news to me!! looking for a cuckoo maran and a know blue egg layer. If you have some your looking to sell
Pm me
I am in wilmington nc

 

[BHep]

Beth
I spoke too soon my americauna i had purchased from you layed her first green egg today.. and the olive egger you sold to luke is laying olive eggs.. I finally have color! In my eggs
Jon

I am looking to add two more to my flock and I am done... May get a rooster as i am finding out that they are allowed in city limits news to me!! looking for a cuckoo maran and a know blue egg layer. If you have some your looking to sell
Pm me
I am in wilmington nc

Would you be interested in a blue copper Marans rooster? Young, only about 1-2 months old.