Great example of how democracy is 2 wolves and a sheep deciding what’s for dinner. I’d rather feed my chickens a variety. Some people would rather feed everything in a pellet ration. Personally I feel as though that’s having kids and just feeding them bags of Doritos. Thankfully the Author of natural law made it impossible for you to compel me to conform to what you prefer.
It looks like a high quality processed feed Rose. Do you let your flock free range to forage for bugs, plants, fungi etc. to eat too?
It helps to have a good dust bath in your coop. They will naturally bathe in the dirt getting it right down to their skin which suffocates external parasites. Its part of their natural grooming process. It also helps to add dried herbs that not only deter pests naturally but also provide additional nutrition to your hens. Herbs to add include oregano, bay leaves, and others. The dirt can be right from your garden, not clumpy and never clay. You can make an area to fill with them dirt or use a kitty pool or large old tires depending on the size of your flock. It also helps to add ash from fireplace or burn pit to the dirt. You want to keep adding to the dust bath too keep it full for them. Once one starts, they'll all want to join in the fun so before long you won't have to worry about mites, lice or external parasites. They love dust baths so your hens will be happier with one and happy hens lay more eggs. I hope this helps.
