How do you keep your flock calm and comfortable while nesting and roosting?
A better question is how do you ensure their roosts are free of pests such as mice, spiders, ticks, fleas, biting flies and lice?
I've been experimenting with making my own natural roost and run mixes to help with repel biting parasites like ticks and fleas, but also mixes that repel snakes and a mix just to help the flock keep calmer and smell better!
Shown below is my recipe for Calming Roosting Mix which I welcome you to make yourself - OR - you can order it from me by emailing me at simplycreativebylilyc@yahoo.com, comment below or check out the Simply Creative by Lily C facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCreativebyLilyC?ref=hl
Calming Rooster Mix (as seen below)
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| Dried Michigan Peonies and Peppermint - Raw Form |
Ingredients:
1 c Dried & Naturally Grown Michigan Peonie Flowers
1/2 c Dried & Naturally Grown Michigan Peppermint Leaves
1 c Dried & Naturally Grown Michigan Lavender Flowers
1/4 c Food Grade DE
Directions:
1. Put all ingredients into a blender or food processor and mince until the blend is mixed well.
2. Sprinkle once a week into your hen's roosts and run to promote a calming environment during daily laying.
3. Enjoy the added benefits of the mint, lavender, and DE which naturally repel ticks, fleas, flies and other unwanted pests!
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| Dried MI Peonies and Peppermint - Processed Form |
Hope you enjoy the Calming Rooster Mix recipe and keep your flock as healthy and happy as mine is!
Sarah of Simply Creative by Lily C
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