Nesting Box Herbs

• Supports rich, deeper-colored egg yolks.
• Helps support strong eggshell quality.
• A helpful herb for egg-focused backyard chicken routines.

• Traditionally used for natural wellness support.
• Supports skin, eye, and tissue comfort.
• Contains natural plant compounds valued in herbal care.

• Often used around coops because many pests dislike the scent.
• Helpful in nesting boxes and coop areas as part of a clean routine.
• Commonly used to discourage flies, mosquitoes, mites, lice, and other unwanted visitors.

Marigolds have a musky, lightly sweet herbal scent.

• Sprinkle dried marigolds in nesting boxes weekly.
• Scatter lightly in the coop, run, or dust bath area.
• Plant marigolds around the coop perimeter for added seasonal support.
• Add a small amount to feed as part of a varied herbal routine.

• Supports laying hens with natural herbal nutrition.
• Often used in egg-laying support routines.
• May support overall egg quality as part of a balanced diet.

• Supports respiratory comfort.
• Supports circulation and overall wellness.
• Contains natural antioxidants.
• Traditionally used for digestive support.

• Commonly used to discourage flies.
• Helpful around coop areas for ants and mosquitoes.
• Strong herbal scent makes it useful in nesting boxes and sachets.

Rosemary has a fresh, woodsy scent that becomes stronger as it dries.

• Sprinkle dried rosemary into nesting boxes weekly.
• Add to dust bathing areas to freshen the space.
• Use in coop sachets for a clean woodsy aroma.
• Sprinkle a small amount into feed as part of a natural routine.

• Traditionally used to support laying hens.
• Helpful for egg-focused flock care throughout the year.
• Supports reproductive wellness as part of a balanced routine.

• Supports digestive comfort.
• Helpful for occasional bloating or sluggish digestion.
• Contains natural plant compounds valued for wellness support.
• May help support chickens during warm-weather stress routines.

• Often used in gardens to discourage certain unwanted pests.
• May help discourage flies, aphids, slugs, and snails around outdoor areas.

Fennel seed has a slightly sweet black licorice scent.

• Sprinkle fennel seed into nesting boxes weekly.
• Add a small amount to feed for digestive support.
• Scatter lightly in dust bathing areas.

• Supports calm laying routines.
• Helpful for hens that benefit from a more peaceful nesting space.
• Supports eggshell quality as part of a balanced care routine.

• Known for its calming properties.
• Supports digestive comfort.
• Helpful during stressful flock seasons such as molting or weather changes.
• Traditionally valued in gentle herbal care.

• Commonly used in nesting areas to discourage mites, lice, and fleas.
• Works well in dust bathing areas as part of a clean coop routine.

Chamomile has a sweet, fresh, apple-like scent.

• Sprinkle dried chamomile into nesting boxes weekly.
• Scatter in coop bedding for a gentle fresh scent.
• Add to dust bathing areas to encourage natural dust bathing behavior.

• Supports laying hens as part of a natural flock routine.
• Helpful in nesting boxes where freshness and comfort matter.
• Pairs well with other nesting herbs for egg-focused care.

• Supports digestive comfort.
• Supports respiratory freshness.
• Refreshing during warm weather.
• Contains a naturally strong herbal scent valued in coop care.

• Commonly used to discourage mites and lice.
• Helpful for flies, mice, rats, and mosquitoes.
• Works well in nesting boxes, coop bedding, and dust bath areas.

Peppermint has a sharp, minty, fresh scent similar to menthol.

• Scatter dried peppermint in nesting boxes.
• Sprinkle in dust bathing areas and coop bedding.
• Plant peppermint carefully around the coop perimeter if you can control spreading.

• Supports egg quality and laying hen nutrition.
• Helpful for shell-support routines.
• Supports healthy chick development when hens are part of a breeding program.

• Contains vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, C, K, and B vitamins.
• Supports immune wellness.
• Supports joint, muscle, and tissue wellness.
• Helpful for overall flock nutrition.

• Often used in garden settings around certain beetles and moths.
• Useful as part of a broader natural coop and garden routine.

Parsley smells clean and fresh, similar to fresh-cut grass.

• Sprinkle dried parsley in nesting boxes.
• Add a small amount to feed as part of a varied herbal routine.
• Scatter lightly in coop areas or dust bathing spots.

• Traditionally used to support egg-laying routines.
• Helpful in nesting boxes where calm and comfort support laying behavior.

• Supports respiratory comfort.
• Traditionally used for natural wellness support.
• Contains aromatic plant compounds valued in herbal care.

• Often used around plants to discourage aphids and whiteflies.
• Helpful as part of a natural coop and garden support routine.

Marjoram has a light, sweet herbal aroma similar to oregano.

• Sprinkle dried marjoram into nesting boxes.
• Scatter in dust bathing areas.
• Use lightly around the coop as part of your weekly refresh routine.

• Supports egg-laying routines.
• Supports rich yolk color.
• Helpful for eggshell support because dandelion leaf contains natural minerals.

• Supports digestive wellness.
• Supports respiratory comfort.
• Contains calcium, vitamins, and minerals.
• Contains natural plant compounds that support overall wellness.

• Dandelion is more of a nutritional herb than a pest-deterrent herb.
• Dandelion flowers can attract bees and pollinators around garden areas.

Dandelion has a lightly bitter, earthy, slightly sweet scent.

• Sprinkle dried dandelion leaf into nesting boxes.
• Add lightly to dust bathing areas and coop bedding.
• Mix a small amount into feed as part of a varied herbal supplement routine.

• Supports calm nesting behavior.
• Helpful for encouraging hens to feel comfortable in nesting boxes.
• Pairs beautifully with other nesting herbs for egg-laying routines.

• Known for calming support.
• Supports relaxation during stressful flock seasons.
• Supports respiratory comfort through its natural aroma.
• Contains aromatic plant compounds valued in herbal care.

• Commonly used to discourage fleas, flies, mosquitoes, and moths.
• Useful in nesting boxes, sachets, and coop bedding refreshes.

Lavender has a sweet, light, floral, slightly woodsy scent.

• Sprinkle dried lavender into nesting boxes.
• Add lightly to dust bathing areas.
• Use in coop bedding for a calming floral aroma.
• Plant lavender near the coop perimeter where appropriate.