Thank you, enjoyed the visit with you and your girls. Thank you for your time and information. My chickens love all my garden herbs and go crazy on carrot tops.
Great info! We have 2-3 month old pullets, can they have herbs and chili powder in their feed at this age? If so, how much per pound of food? Thank you!!
Hi! They can BUT I tend to not worry about it until they’re “foraging” some, or getting time outside. If they’re old enough to be eating bugs and being out in the dirt, for example, I’d do it! But if they’re just eating grower food and they’re inside a brooder, I wouldn’t worry about it yet. The good news is I don’t know of a risk/danger to them having it young but remember I’m not a vet. ✌🏻❤️🐓
As far as quantity, I have no idea. 😆 i mix probably about 4 tablespoons per 20 pounds of food each of basil, oregano, cayenne, and whatever else I feel like. But it is definitely not an exact science with me!
Thanks again Sarah for your informative video Do you have experience with integrating pullets in with your laying hens? How do you feed them so the laying hens get their calcium? What do you feed them? I feed my hen(s) Kalmbach reserve and a blend from the breeder for the littles. Oh by the way there is scientific studies about onion and garlic for laying hens/chickens and it is positive ❤️ ( of course the amount is a factor as you mentioned)
Oh that’s interesting - I’d always heard onions are dangerous so mine have never had any! I would honestly have out both feeds and let the chickens grab what they want when they want it. And I’d have oyster shell offered to the side - I really feel that laying hens can sense what they need and so if you have it available, they can grab it. ✌🏻❤️🐓
@@realsimplemama I started digging a little deeper with that when I realized I have all kinds of wild onions and garlic growing in my yard and I thought great I can’t free range they pop up everywhere! Just like the internet bloggers and social media posters scare us to death don’t give your dogs leftover Olive Garden there is garlic butter be safe than sorry, garlic is toxic and butter will cause hearts disease ( this was a real FB meme ) when in reality they need cloves per lb of body weight before they are harmed so keep your veggies away from puppies but share your pasta with your puppies and chickies. 😂 So right now I have one vision impaired hen and 4 pulleys that are ready to coexist when the nights warm up here in NC. But I have a few more chicks coming in Sept and I am wondering how will I keep all these girls properly nourished. Omg! I am so new at this. I need to make time buy and read some books. When I ask questions in groups I get too many different answers and sorting through that makes me more insecure. I just want to pick a source and try it trial and error. Thanks for your info! It is very sensible.
Hi! I have a playlist called “Chickens in your garden” that has them all listed. The list is also on RealSimpleMama.com and I’ll be doing more planty content soon too! ✌🏻❤️🐓
Hi! In their feed I do about 1/4 cup each per feed bag which is at least 20lb. I don’t do it precisely - I want to be able to see and smell it mixed in with the feed but not for it to be too overwhelming or the chickens may not eat it. So start small with just a little and you can always adjust over time. ✌🏻❤️🐓
With all of your herbs, except the garlic, how much do you add and how often. I currently ferment my chicken feed and add crushed peppers, oregano, basil and cinnamon to 1 gallon of fermented feed, but I kinda guess at how much and need some guidance. I also add food grade diatomaceous earth weekly to help deworm them. Live your video. Thanks so much with your guidance, it's so helpfull!!
Yes you’re right! I recommend it to friends for their outdoor plants as well. You will have to reapply it regularly, but it is really cheap and low risk, as it doesn’t hurt any wildlife. And honestly, it would deter me too! 🤣✌🏻❤️🐓
@@realsimplemama First year with chickens after a successful year with rabbits. Husband is out building their mansion while they're still hanging out in a living room brooder. Will be subbing!
@donicarobinson24 hey there! I have lots of tips and tricks on my Coop and Run playlist too. You guys are going to have a blast! I’m glad you found me. ✌🏻❤️🐓
I’m so glad I found your channel, I LOVE how straightforward you are.. no content filler, no long side tangents, just straightforward information about what you titled the video. Love it!!! Great info!!
I second that emotion. No hype, no bs, just honest and thoughtful advice from an insightful experienced person, provided quite quickly. Thanks @real simple mama.
My chickens are loosing their feathers around there butt area any ideas why do you think they have worms I don't see long worms but could have other worms but my chickens run is so terrible and muddy right now
Oh no I’m sorry. It could be worms (check their poop, I have videos) but it’s probably that they got poop on themselves and it was irritating them, or that they might have mites/lice (I have videos on that too). That would be my guess. ✌🏻❤️🐓
Hi! I honestly have it in with the entire 20 pound quantity. So I mix the whole batch and then fill their feeders as needed. I also always put cayenne, raw garlic, etc. on the treats whenever I give things like yogurt or oatmeal. ✌🏻❤️🐓
Hey! You certainly can but I would start really small, like just a tiny bit. They don’t HAVE to have it so I wouldn’t rush to give them a ton of extras. ✌🏻❤️🐓
No standing water, clean poop regularly or agitate the ground with a rake, lots of fresh or dried herbs - I make a deodorizing spray, I use Irish Spring soap - lots of ideas! I have a video here too just about that if you’d like to look it up.
Oh yeah definitely! I’ll add that you can buy from the grocery store, and then save some of the herbs, put them in a cup of water, and within a week or two you will have roots that you can plant your own! I have also used ground up herbs because I feel like it sticks to the pellets better.
Good timing for this video. I've been looking at herbs I can find at the grocery until I can grow some. Plus perinnual plants that are good for the chickens to eat that I want to plant this year! And I just looked up oil of oregano yesterday, for the chickens and us. Have recently heard oregano may be used as an antibiotic, since those types of those things that will no longer be sold over the counter as of June...
Yes! Remember that (in my non medical opinion) oregano isn’t the same as a prescription medication but I do feel there are certain instances when it can really help. And a lot of store bought herbs can be regrown and propagated!!! I did that with rosemary and basil! (Did not work for parsley and cilantro but that wasn’t for the chickens anyways.) ✌🏻❤️🐓
I've been using cayenne to deter pests like mice, but I've always been careful not to put it where the girls can get to it. I thought it'd be too hot. I regularly use red pepper flakes. Good to know the cayenne is safe for them if they come across it!
Yes! It’s crazy! I Can give them scrambled eggs or plain Greek yogurt literally covered in raw garlic and cayenne and they don’t even flinch. I don’t do it every day, everything in balance. But it’s so nice to have those things in our arsenal that we can rotate around. ✌🏻❤️🐓
Thank you Sarah! I plan to grow a few of these in my garden this year as I’ve also read it’s good for your coop and/or runs to add a few fresh sprigs including Rosemary to the bedding for freshness and immune boosting. 😊
Hi! I wouldn’t add anything to the babies except maybe a tiny bit of garlic (but I’m no expert). And I never mix in grit - I want it to be separate so they can see it and get what they need. You can offer grit to chicks but it’s not necessary until they’re bigger and eating other things than chick feed, like plants or bugs! ✌🏻❤️🐓
Then honestly you just added too much. It would be worth it to try again in smaller quantities, and also take days off where they don’t have any additives. ✌🏻❤️🐓
@@realsimplemama I may try that...thanks!! I have a question, hopefully you have an answer. I have a crossbeak chicken and she just became an adult and I would like to know if you know how much oyster shell and grit to give her daily in her torpedoes I feed her. Any suggestions or if you can point me to anyone who knows would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
Hi! Is your crossbeak laying? I would start just with grit first and start with barely any, and then see how her crop is emptying by the morning. I don’t know enough to tell you quantities or anything but there are “special needs chickens” groups on Facebook, or you could ask on the Backyard Chicken forums too. ✌🏻❤️🐓
Oooh yes! I made a tomato soup the other day and got to pick fresh herbs from my plants. It’s soooo cool! And so far my oregano is doing well too. 😎 My chickens get it in their feed but hopefully I can eventually have more plants around too. ✌🏻❤️🐓
Totally up to you! I don’t measure at all. If you’re not sure, start with just a few tablespoons per pound and see how they do. Document it and go from there. ✌🏻❤️🐓
Also if your chickens get bumble foot put honey on the foot it's a good to put the swelling down
Mine has respiratory illness right now I'm growing basil so I'm going to put some in today
Maybe you could try giving them some marigold flowers and see if it helps them.
Thank you, enjoyed the visit with you and your girls. Thank you for your time and information.
My chickens love all my garden herbs and go crazy on carrot tops.
Carrot tops! Great idea!
And radish greens (tops)
Ooh good idea! I just started growing them this year. 😎
Good to know. I already put a few drops of oregano oil in the morning treats.
I am having a whole raised bed planned to grow chicken yums!!
Ooh yay!!! You’ll have to tell me what you have growing!!! I got away from the chickens’ flowerbed but I may have to start it again 😁
Thank you for the fast talking! Just found your channel today. Will watch more.
Great info! We have 2-3 month old pullets, can they have herbs and chili powder in their feed at this age? If so, how much per pound of food? Thank you!!
Hi! They can BUT I tend to not worry about it until they’re “foraging” some, or getting time outside. If they’re old enough to be eating bugs and being out in the dirt, for example, I’d do it! But if they’re just eating grower food and they’re inside a brooder, I wouldn’t worry about it yet. The good news is I don’t know of a risk/danger to them having it young but remember I’m not a vet. ✌🏻❤️🐓
As far as quantity, I have no idea. 😆 i mix probably about 4 tablespoons per 20 pounds of food each of basil, oregano, cayenne, and whatever else I feel like. But it is definitely not an exact science with me!
Thanks again Sarah for your informative video
Do you have experience with integrating pullets in with your laying hens? How do you feed them so the laying hens get their calcium? What do you feed them? I feed my hen(s) Kalmbach reserve and a blend from the breeder for the littles.
Oh by the way there is scientific studies about onion and garlic for laying hens/chickens and it is positive ❤️ ( of course the amount is a factor as you mentioned)
Oh that’s interesting - I’d always heard onions are dangerous so mine have never had any!
I would honestly have out both feeds and let the chickens grab what they want when they want it. And I’d have oyster shell offered to the side - I really feel that laying hens can sense what they need and so if you have it available, they can grab it. ✌🏻❤️🐓
I’ll add that I’ve never added pullets in with hens so I’d also ask the breeder and your local chicken gang what they do!
@@realsimplemama I started digging a little deeper with that when I realized I have all kinds of wild onions and garlic growing in my yard and I thought great I can’t free range they pop up everywhere! Just like the internet bloggers and social media posters scare us to death don’t give your dogs leftover Olive Garden there is garlic butter be safe than sorry, garlic is toxic and butter will cause hearts disease ( this was a real FB meme ) when in reality they need cloves per lb of body weight before they are harmed so keep your veggies away from puppies but share your pasta with your puppies and chickies. 😂
So right now I have one vision impaired hen and 4 pulleys that are ready to coexist when the nights warm up here in NC.
But I have a few more chicks coming in Sept and I am wondering how will I keep all these girls properly nourished.
Omg! I am so new at this. I need to make time buy and read some books. When I ask questions in groups I get too many different answers and sorting through that makes me more insecure. I just want to pick a source and try it trial and error.
Thanks for your info! It is very sensible.
Fantastic video, so glad i found your channel.
Subscribed!
Well hi! So glad you’re here! I’m always learning too and I’m here for you guys! ✌🏻❤️🐓
What are the plants you have growing in there? I'm shocked the chickens aren't destroying them :/
Hi! I have a playlist called “Chickens in your garden” that has them all listed. The list is also on RealSimpleMama.com and I’ll be doing more planty content soon too! ✌🏻❤️🐓
How much of each do I mix in their feed/water?
Hi! In their feed I do about 1/4 cup each per feed bag which is at least 20lb. I don’t do it precisely - I want to be able to see and smell it mixed in with the feed but not for it to be too overwhelming or the chickens may not eat it. So start small with just a little and you can always adjust over time. ✌🏻❤️🐓
How often so I put Vinegar on my Chickens water? Once a week ? Or every other week?
You could do once a week! The key is that MOST of the time they just have plain fresh water, so rinse out the ACV the next day. ✌🏻❤️🐓
With all of your herbs, except the garlic, how much do you add and how often. I currently ferment my chicken feed and add crushed peppers, oregano, basil and cinnamon to 1 gallon of fermented feed, but I kinda guess at how much and need some guidance. I also add food grade diatomaceous earth weekly to help deworm them. Live your video. Thanks so much with your guidance, it's so helpfull!!
Hey! I honestly don’t measure. For a gallon of fermented feed you could start with one tablespoon each. ✌🏻❤️🐓
Thyme is supposed to be good as well...antibiotic I think
Cayenne also deters rodents (mammals in general) from going after their feed. I remember picking that tip up to keep squirrels out of my bird feeder.
Yes you’re right! I recommend it to friends for their outdoor plants as well. You will have to reapply it regularly, but it is really cheap and low risk, as it doesn’t hurt any wildlife. And honestly, it would deter me too! 🤣✌🏻❤️🐓
@@realsimplemama First year with chickens after a successful year with rabbits. Husband is out building their mansion while they're still hanging out in a living room brooder. Will be subbing!
@donicarobinson24 hey there! I have lots of tips and tricks on my Coop and Run playlist too. You guys are going to have a blast! I’m glad you found me. ✌🏻❤️🐓
Nice set up there. I feed mine wet mashed layer crumble, love it when they eat it out of my hand and breathing on my skin.😊
I’m so glad I found your channel, I LOVE how straightforward you are.. no content filler, no long side tangents, just straightforward information about what you titled the video. Love it!!! Great info!!
Thanks so much! Here for you. ✌🏻❤️🐓
I second that emotion. No hype, no bs, just honest and thoughtful advice from an insightful experienced person, provided quite quickly. Thanks @real simple mama.
Thank you guys so much. It’s nice to hear it’s helping someone! Especially with all of the mansplainers I have to delete 🙃
Great message I’m going to try some of those herbs with my girls hope you’re having a great day with the weather here in Texas lol
My chickens are loosing their feathers around there butt area any ideas why do you think they have worms I don't see long worms but could have other worms but my chickens run is so terrible and muddy right now
Oh no I’m sorry. It could be worms (check their poop, I have videos) but it’s probably that they got poop on themselves and it was irritating them, or that they might have mites/lice (I have videos on that too). That would be my guess. ✌🏻❤️🐓
How often do you mix these spices and herbs like the cayenne
Hi! I honestly have it in with the entire 20 pound quantity. So I mix the whole batch and then fill their feeders as needed. I also always put cayenne, raw garlic, etc. on the treats whenever I give things like yogurt or oatmeal. ✌🏻❤️🐓
straight to the point. love it!!!!
Lol thanks! I’m trying to be better 😉
@@realsimplemama Better?!???? You're doing awesome!! Clear & to the point!
Thank you!!
Do you put any of these in your chick's starter feed?
Hey! You certainly can but I would start really small, like just a tiny bit. They don’t HAVE to have it so I wouldn’t rush to give them a ton of extras. ✌🏻❤️🐓
I love how you take you take such good care of your chickens🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀
How do you keep flies away I have three chickens and there’s a tone
No standing water, clean poop regularly or agitate the ground with a rake, lots of fresh or dried herbs - I make a deodorizing spray, I use Irish Spring soap - lots of ideas! I have a video here too just about that if you’d like to look it up.
Love the video! Subscribed to you recently. . If you can't get fresh herbs, will the dried ones like Oregano and Basil flakes work also?
Oh yeah definitely! I’ll add that you can buy from the grocery store, and then save some of the herbs, put them in a cup of water, and within a week or two you will have roots that you can plant your own! I have also used ground up herbs because I feel like it sticks to the pellets better.
@@realsimplemama Thank you,!
Good timing for this video. I've been looking at herbs I can find at the grocery until I can grow some. Plus perinnual plants that are good for the chickens to eat that I want to plant this year!
And I just looked up oil of oregano yesterday, for the chickens and us. Have recently heard oregano may be used as an antibiotic, since those types of those things that will no longer be sold over the counter as of June...
Yes! Remember that (in my non medical opinion) oregano isn’t the same as a prescription medication but I do feel there are certain instances when it can really help. And a lot of store bought herbs can be regrown and propagated!!! I did that with rosemary and basil! (Did not work for parsley and cilantro but that wasn’t for the chickens anyways.) ✌🏻❤️🐓
yes and its safe with no ill affects...
@@realsimplemama Parsley is good for chickens too
I've been using cayenne to deter pests like mice, but I've always been careful not to put it where the girls can get to it. I thought it'd be too hot. I regularly use red pepper flakes. Good to know the cayenne is safe for them if they come across it!
Yes! It’s crazy! I Can give them scrambled eggs or plain Greek yogurt literally covered in raw garlic and cayenne and they don’t even flinch. I don’t do it every day, everything in balance. But it’s so nice to have those things in our arsenal that we can rotate around. ✌🏻❤️🐓
Thank you Sarah! I plan to grow a few of these in my garden this year as I’ve also read it’s good for your coop and/or runs to add a few fresh sprigs including Rosemary to the bedding for freshness and immune boosting. 😊
Yay! Rosemary is one of my faaaaavorites 😍😍😍 I literally have about eleven babies right now because I keep propagating them! ✌🏻❤️🐓
Can you add that for chicks or just for grown hens? What about mixing grit in chicks feed? Love your channel!!! ❤
Hi! I wouldn’t add anything to the babies except maybe a tiny bit of garlic (but I’m no expert). And I never mix in grit - I want it to be separate so they can see it and get what they need. You can offer grit to chicks but it’s not necessary until they’re bigger and eating other things than chick feed, like plants or bugs! ✌🏻❤️🐓
Thanks! I have been avoiding giving our chicks our leftovers that have been sprinkled with the hot spices thinking it would hurt them!
Hi! I avoid salt and sugar but other spices would be ok. Make sure chicks have access to grit too so they can process and break it down. ✌🏻❤️🐓
@@realsimplemama We don't eat much refined sugar, but we do, I assure you there are no leftovers!!
All those things give a horrible taste to the eggs. I used to give them garlic and oregano and their eggs started tasting like burned feathers.
Then honestly you just added too much. It would be worth it to try again in smaller quantities, and also take days off where they don’t have any additives. ✌🏻❤️🐓
@@realsimplemama I may try that...thanks!!
I have a question, hopefully you have an answer. I have a crossbeak chicken and she just became an adult and I would like to know if you know how much oyster shell and grit to give her daily in her torpedoes I feed her. Any suggestions or if you can point me to anyone who knows would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
Hi! Is your crossbeak laying? I would start just with grit first and start with barely any, and then see how her crop is emptying by the morning. I don’t know enough to tell you quantities or anything but there are “special needs chickens” groups on Facebook, or you could ask on the Backyard Chicken forums too. ✌🏻❤️🐓
I grow oregano in my chicken grass box for them. They do like it.
Oooh yes! I made a tomato soup the other day and got to pick fresh herbs from my plants. It’s soooo cool! And so far my oregano is doing well too. 😎 My chickens get it in their feed but hopefully I can eventually have more plants around too. ✌🏻❤️🐓
I saw HEB where in Texas are you???
Hi! San Antonio area! ✌🏻❤️🐓
@@realsimplemama I'm about 2 hours away in Palacios Texas
I'm only about 15-20 minutes from there @@palaciostexasbeauty2872
I’m new to this…how much of the herbs do you add to the feed?
Totally up to you! I don’t measure at all. If you’re not sure, start with just a few tablespoons per pound and see how they do. Document it and go from there. ✌🏻❤️🐓