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Building the best home for my chickens, including herbs to add to their nests, feeders and gardens surrounding them.

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TO KEEP RODENTS OUT OF THE CHICKEN COOP: Plant Some Mint, a natural rodent repellent. Spearmint, peppermint, wintergreen, even lemon balm which is also in the mint family, will all help deter mice. Try planting some mint around the coop and run in the spring. Sprinkle fresh or dried mint in the coop and nesting boxes year round. Lupe

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one of the most useful herbs for chickens....Artemisia Silver Mound - Place clippings in nesting boxes to repel poultry lice & mites naturally

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Herbs for Chicken Nesting Boxes

Nesting Box Herbs - grow and dry herbs for use in nesting boxes in winter, or use fresh in summer. Herbs for health benefits include: mint, basil, lemon balm, thyme, parsley, catnip, oregano, bee balm, lavender, marigold and rose petals. Helps to repel rodents, flies and parasites & calms broody hens. Wild birds line their nests with fresh herbs, especially those that contain essential oils.

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