Harnessing the Power of Herbs: Enhancing Your Flock’s Health Naturally

Nature has been supporting flock health long before supplements came in a bag. A handful of the right herbs in your nesting boxes, coop bedding, or dust bath can make a meaningful difference — calming your hens, freshening the coop, and supporting their health from the inside out.

At Bloomington Farm & Feed, we carry a curated selection of herbal blends designed specifically for backyard poultry. Here’s what we carry and what each one does.

Our Herbal Blends

Best Eggs Ever! – Nesting Herbs for Pet Chickens

A thoughtfully blended mix of herbs — including lavender and chamomile — that creates a calm, pleasant environment in your nesting boxes. Relaxed hens lay more consistently, and this blend helps set the mood. A simple addition that your flock (and your egg basket) will thank you for.

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Breatheright – Herbs for a Clean & Great Smelling Coop

Formulated with peppermint, mullein, oregano, and plantain leaf — herbs with natural antimicrobial and respiratory-supporting properties. Sprinkle throughout your coop bedding to reduce odors, freshen the air, and support healthy breathing for your whole flock. Especially useful in winter when ventilation is reduced.

Shop it: Breatheright – Herbs for a Clean & Great Smelling Coop (20 oz.)

Pestsbgone – Herbal Blend to Repel Mites & Lice

A blend of herbs traditionally used to deter external parasites. Add to nesting boxes, dust bath areas, or coop bedding as part of your regular parasite prevention routine. Works best as a preventive measure alongside good coop hygiene — not a replacement for treatment in an active infestation.

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Scent of Spring – Nesting Herbs for Backyard Chickens

An aromatic blend featuring lavender, rose petals, and other calming herbs designed to create a soothing nesting environment. Reduces stress, encourages consistent laying, and makes your coop smell like a garden. A favorite for keepers who want a little beauty in their flock routine.

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WormBgone – Nesting Herbs for Pet Chickens

A selection of herbs known for their antiparasitic properties, formulated to create an environment that discourages internal parasites. Incorporate into nesting areas and bedding as part of a holistic flock health routine. Best used consistently as a preventive support — consult your vet if you suspect an active worm burden.

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Stronghen – Herbs for Backyard Chickens

A vitality and immune support blend formulated to help your flock stay strong through seasonal changes, molt, and the everyday demands of laying. Sprinkle into feed or bedding to give your birds a natural wellness boost year-round.

Shop it: Stronghen – Herbs for Backyard Chickens (20 oz.)

How to Use Herbal Blends

• Nesting boxes: Sprinkle a generous handful into each box 2–3 times per week. Keep bedding clean and dry to maximize effectiveness.
• Coop bedding: Distribute throughout the coop floor to freshen the air, support respiratory health, and deter pests.
• Dust baths: Mix into your flock’s dust bathing area to help repel external parasites and add a health boost to their natural grooming routine.
• Feed supplement: Some blends (like Stronghen) can be sprinkled directly into feed for an easy daily boost.

As with any new addition to your flock’s routine, introduce herbs gradually and monitor for any changes. Every flock is different — most birds take to herbal blends quickly and enthusiastically.

Browse our full Poultry Health & Wellness collection for everything we carry to keep your flock thriving naturally.