Nest box herbs

[Valerie]

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: www.grit.com/fresh-eggs-daily/nesting-box-herbs-chicken-aromatherapy.aspx#ixzz2Om3Jk1Sj

[Granny Smith]

Thanks, Valerie! I printed it. I know I have some of those already growing in the yard and some are on my wish list.

[joanfromzone6]

good grief, guys ...... that dusty residue at the bottom of your nest boxes did NOT come out of a herb shaker -

[Valerie]

LOL! Not yet! But I keep throwing cilantro and parsley in there! It's real nice when they sit on rose petals and get them all warm and smell good.

[Valerie]

Do y'all do this? I've been rose petals and herbs. They eat them almost as fast I put them in!