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've partnered with Roosty's to bring you a vet-reviewed line of herbal blends trusted by thousands of chicken owners. Here's what we carry and what each one does.

Our Herbal Blends

Roosty's Flock Armor – Daily De-Worm & Gut Health

Roosty's bestseller — a 100% natural blend of capsicum (chili), garlic, oregano, black pepper, and flaxseed to support gut health, aid digestion, and help keep internal parasites at bay. These studied botanicals support digestive enzyme activity, gut microbial balance, and natural resistance to internal parasites, while flaxseed adds omega-3 support for nutritious eggs and feather growth. No egg withdrawal — your hens can keep laying while using it.

🛒 Shop it: Roosty's Flock Armor – Daily De-Worm & Gut Health 1lb Bag

Roosty's Gold Dust – Daily Egg Booster

An all-natural formula to enrich golden yolks, strengthen shells, and support healthy laying. A powerful blend of marigold, turmeric, carrot, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds boosts yolk color and antioxidants, while flaxseed and calcium support stronger shells and omega-3 enriched eggs. Brewer's yeast and chili flakes round it out for digestion and overall gut health.

🛒 Shop it: Roosty's Gold Dust – Daily Egg Booster for Poultry 1lb Bag

Roosty's Nesting Herbs – Pest Repellent for Coops

A potent 12-ingredient blend — rose petals, lavender, chili, calendula, mint, chamomile, sage, peppermint, oregano, spearmint, garlic, and lemongrass — to repel mites, lice, and fleas naturally, keep the coop smelling fresh, and support calmer, healthier hens. Less stress means better rest, stronger immunity, and more consistent laying. Vet reviewed and trusted by 10,000+ chicken owners.

🛒 Shop it: Roosty's Nesting Herbs – Pest Repellent for Coops 1lb Bag

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 Flock Armor and Gold Dust) 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.