Here is a list of herbs which make your chicken coop smell good and have medicinal uses as well. Mint, lavender, lemon, and rose petals can be used in nest boxes and coops to make your coops smell good but also work as a natural stimulant, is said to have a calming effect on your chickens, is a natural insecticide, deter rodents, and even have anti bacterial properties which slows the growth of fungus and bacteria which causes infections and multiple health problems for chickens.
Here is a partial list provided by Grit which have great potential health benefits for your chickens, as well as, make your chicken coop smell good
Smell good and are antibacterial
Basil - Antibacterial, also improves mucus membrane health
Thyme-Antibacterial
Smell great and act as an antioxidant, fungicide
Cilantro - antioxidant, fungicide, builds strong bones, high in Vitamin A for vision and Vitamin K for blood clotting
Dill - antioxidant, relaxant, respiratory health
Sage-antioxidant
Tarragon-pain reliever, helps sleep, smells like sweet grass
Spearmint-Makes nest boxes and coop smell minty fresh and can be used as an antiseptic
Smell good Rodent repellents:
Here is a partial list provided by Grit which have great potential health benefits for your chickens, as well as, make your chicken coop smell good
Smell good and are antibacterial
Basil - Antibacterial, also improves mucus membrane health
Thyme-Antibacterial
Smell great and act as an antioxidant, fungicide
Cilantro - antioxidant, fungicide, builds strong bones, high in Vitamin A for vision and Vitamin K for blood clotting
Dill - antioxidant, relaxant, respiratory health
Sage-antioxidant
Tarragon-pain reliever, helps sleep, smells like sweet grass
Spearmint-Makes nest boxes and coop smell minty fresh and can be used as an antiseptic
Smell good Rodent repellents:
- Mint (all kinds) - insecticide and rodent repellent
- Lemon
- Oregano - Sprinkle oregano in nests, bedding, and coop
- Parsley - high in vitamins, aids in blood vessel development, laying stimulant
- Pineapple Sage - aids nervous system, highly aromatic
- Spearmint
- Rose Petals - highly aromatic, high in Vitamin C
- Rosemary - pain relief, respiratory health, insecticide
- Thyme - respiratory health, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-parasitic (1).
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References:
- Lisa. (04/18/2012). Nesting box herbs-chicken aromatherapy. http://www.grit.com/animals/nesting-box-herbs-chicken-aromatherapy.aspx#axzz3OZu1MVYF