I grow fresh herbs around the run--to protect my girls (AKA chickens) from disease, flies/parasites/ etc--and in a separate areas. They get herbs, fresh grass, marigolds, rose petals, veggies, fruits etc. every late afternoon-early evening, allowing them plenty of time to eat the chicken food/grains. I also grind up egg shells from uncooked eggs and give it to them as grit (I NEVER use shells from cooked eggs i.e. soft/hard boiled). My girls have never been sick and no lice etc. I have never used any chemicals in coop, run, on them or near them. I put herbs in coop that they don't eat that controls insects--mine don't like basil and they won't touch purple basil (I hate the purple, too, and will never use it to cook with or anything else). But it is a pretty potted plant (annual) and I will grow again next year just for chicken coop and run.
Monday, July 25, 2016
HERBS FOR CHICKENS
I grow fresh herbs around the run--to protect my girls (AKA chickens) from disease, flies/parasites/ etc--and in a separate areas. They get herbs, fresh grass, marigolds, rose petals, veggies, fruits etc. every late afternoon-early evening, allowing them plenty of time to eat the chicken food/grains. I also grind up egg shells from uncooked eggs and give it to them as grit (I NEVER use shells from cooked eggs i.e. soft/hard boiled). My girls have never been sick and no lice etc. I have never used any chemicals in coop, run, on them or near them. I put herbs in coop that they don't eat that controls insects--mine don't like basil and they won't touch purple basil (I hate the purple, too, and will never use it to cook with or anything else). But it is a pretty potted plant (annual) and I will grow again next year just for chicken coop and run.
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ReplyDeleteCherie Hilton this is wonderful to read about your gardening and canning and sharing your life. I say this because no matter what happens to us in life we have to make the best of each day. You are a great woman and a great writer I always told you that believe in your dreams. I have been proud to be your friend and enjoyed playing music with you. So since you cannot play the guitar write some music on your blog. Write about your chickens and everything you know just enjoy what you write. I will enjoy reading your blog I will try everyday to learn something new. Who knows I could use it for my own garden lol ����������������Hope to see you soon love ya keep smiling��
Look up Irene Goodnight online. She is a very talented musician and runs her own family friendly kayaking tours out of Beaufort, SC, which isn't very far from where I live in South Carolina. If you ever come south, you should consider the Lowcountry of SC and Charleston, SC--both historical. I have no doubt you will find more nature, beautiful beaches and southern hospitality than Florida offers!
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