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RE: Herbs for Hens - December 1, 2019 @goldenoakfarm
This is interesting and something I've not heard of before. We had chickens when I was growing up and we never did this. Is this because it snows where you are? Sorry for my ignorance...
I had chickens as a child also and we never did this.
I learned about it from Fresh Eggs Daily, back when she had a nice blog, not all selling like it is now.
I do it to keep the hens healthy over the winter in a much smaller confinement than they have the rest of the year. They have no access to greens from December until March or April. It also provides higher nutrition for the eggs. My eggs stay bright orange year round.
Ah, makes sense. I think we (humans) have lost many skills and much knowledge as time as moved forward. We think we're so clever these days but I wonder if those that came before had a better, more intrinsic knowledge, of the world they lived in. I think they lived more in synergy with their surroundings. Little tricks like this one...Possibly a remnant from the past? I don't know, not that smart, but I surmise.
Thanks for replying. Much appreciated.