Winter Tea Supplement

Several years ago, I noticed that while my healthy hens were robust during the growing season, their health declined a little during winter when they weren’t regularly consuming herbs or other greens.

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So, I started supplementing my flock’s diet with herbal tea in winter. Since introducing wintertime teas, my chickens have been as vigorous and healthy in the winter as they are the rest of the year.

BREWING TEA

Brewing tea for chickens is as easy as brewing a cup of tea for yourself. Start by boiling 1½ cups of water. Add 1 teaspoon of dried herbs to boiling water. Cover the tea and remove from heat. Let steep for 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Serve to your flock by mixing 1 cup of herbal tea into 1 gallon of water.

WINTER HERBS

While many culinary herbs benefit chickens, the herbs here are some of the best to boost chickens’ health during the colder months.

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