Whether they are used for meat, eggs, or just general pest control, POULTRY are an important part of many farms.
And caring for these birds and ensuring they are healthy can be easy and affordable by adding Essential Oils to your daily routine. Here are some options:
• Overall health, including digestive support: Oregano and/or Thyme added to feed—ten drops per 50 lbs. of feed.
• Immune Support: Protective Blend and/or Lemon in water—one drop per liter for adults, one drop per gallon for young. Optional: add a dispersant such as vegetable glycerin.
With the recipe below, you’ll have an amazing cleaner for your chicken coops.
CHOOSY CHICKEN COOP CLEANER SPRAY RECIPE
• 2–3 tbsp. PROTECTIVE BLEND CLEANER CONCENTRATE
• 1 c. White Vinegar
• 2 c. Warm Water
• 2–4 drops Dish Soap
• 30 drops your choice of Essential Oils (good options include Rosemary with Lemongrass, Lemon, Lemon with Melaleuca, Protective Blend)
Combine ingredients in a 24-oz. Spray Bottle. TIP: Also remove all soiled bedding from coop.
Here’s a great recipe to guard your poultry from flies and mites.
ALL COOPED-UP PEST SPRAY RECIPE
• 10–15 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
• 10–15 drops Melaleuca Essential Oil
• 10–15 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
• 10–15 drops Lavender or Rosemary Essential Oil
• 16 oz. water
• 2 drops Dish Soap
Combine Essential Oils and water, adding drops of dish soap to disperse the oils.
Looking for a good feather misting recipe? Essential Oils to the rescue!
FINE FEATHERED FRIEND MISTING RECIPE
• 4 oz. Water
• 4–10 drops Essential Oils of choice
Combine ingredients in a spritzer bottle. Shake well before each use.
PRIMO POULTRY FOOT BATH RECIPE
• 2 c. water
• 1 tbsp. salt in a flat dish
• 3–4 drops Essential Oil (choose one of the following: Protective Blend, Oregano, Frankincense, Marjoram)
MORE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR YOUR FEATHERED FRIENDS
RESPIRATORY SUPPORT: Rosemary/Melaleuca.
JOINT SUPPORT: Frankincense/Copaiba.
DIGESTIVE SUPPORT: Peppermint/Ginger/Marjoram/Citrus Oils or Digestive Blend.
EGG-LAYING SUPPORT: Clary Sage.
STRESS: Roman Chamomile or Lavender.
SCRAPES AND SCRATCHES: Myrrh/Helichrysum/Frankincense/Melaleuca/Lavender.
QUESTION – IF YOU HAVE CHICKENS ON YOUR FARM, DO YOU RAISE THEM FOR MEAT, EGGS, BOTH, OR NEITHER? HOW MANY DO YOU HAVE?
