Making tea for chickens might sound unconventional at first, but it's actually a beneficial practice that many poultry keepers swear by! Here's why tea can be great for your chickens:
Health Benefits: Tea offers various health benefits for chickens, such as building a healthy immune system, improving respiratory health, and enhancing egg quality.
Hydration: Tea provides extra hydration for your birds, especially during hot weather or when they are recovering from illness.
Natural Remedies: Certain types of teas, like chamomile or mint, can have calming or digestive benefits for chickens.
Easy to Make: Making tea for chickens is simple and cost-effective, making it accessible for poultry keepers of all levels.
It's important to use natural and safe ingredients when making tea for your chickens, avoiding any additives or caffeine. Always consult with a veterinarian or poultry expert to ensure you're providing the best care for your flock.
Benefits of Tea:
Chamomile: Helps lower stress, has calming effects, and soothes inflamed skin when used as a wash.
Dandelion: Aids in flushing out toxins, acts as a blood cleanser, and supports adjustment to seasonal changes.
Raspberry: Effective for diarrhea and upper respiratory conditions.
Rosehips: Rich in Vitamin C, boosts the immune system, and beneficial for arthritis pain.
Rosemary: Assists with pain relief, enhances respiratory health, and acts as a natural insect repellent.
Also new, fall/winter brew contains herbs to support health in cold weather, Rosemary, Basil, Dill, chamomile.
How to Make:
How to Make: Boil water in a pot or kettle. The amount of water depends on how much tea you want to make.
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, turn off the heat.
Add the herbs to the hot water. Use about a handful of herbs per quart of water, but you can adjust this based on your preference and the potency of the herbs.
Let the herbs steep in the hot water for at least 10-15 minutes. Steeping longer will result in a stronger tea.
Let the tea cool down to a warm or room temperature before offering it to your chickens. Hot tea can burn their mouths, so be cautious.
If desired, you can add a teaspoon of local or organic honey to the tea for added health benefits and palatability.
Serve the herbal tea to your chickens in a clean waterer or dish. You can also freeze the tea in ice cube trays during hot weather and offer it as a refreshing treat.
Serve warm on cool days or freeze in summer as ice cubes and give as a a treat. It really encourages them to stay hydrated.
Adding a teaspoon of local or organic honey further enhances the health benefits of the herbal blends.
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Lemon/Rosemary
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Parsley/Oregano
Peppermint/Dandy
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