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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjx9glwISjwshsM1pjDbBXKX0dffwB95hXLlYDjbcXuVef8msMDEbr0SJwUZOp1SFvguMDLXLGYLeIivrOtA4O_VgKm8EPSCPSi7zyi4lkXLXScf9_fW2dgILeyxTBJb4dGOAVjacU54OGs08_ursd10doRGE9-ulFkKRnPZZZwmZaXYQvYZycGenX9\/s1075\/hanging%20herbs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1075\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjx9glwISjwshsM1pjDbBXKX0dffwB95hXLlYDjbcXuVef8msMDEbr0SJwUZOp1SFvguMDLXLGYLeIivrOtA4O_VgKm8EPSCPSi7zyi4lkXLXScf9_fW2dgILeyxTBJb4dGOAVjacU54OGs08_ursd10doRGE9-ulFkKRnPZZZwmZaXYQvYZycGenX9\/w476-h640\/hanging%20herbs.jpg\" width=\"476\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHerbs of all kinds \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2014\/02\/common-herbs-and-their-health-benefits.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eprovide some pretty amazing health benefits\u003C\/a\u003E for both people and poultry!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut if you are specifically looking to add some herbs to your backyard chickens' diet to support their immune system and keep them as healthy as possible, you can't go wrong with these nine common herbs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSE1239cOOAyrI47QCzrr-YWpTGJ1zvjcQl8jeAkcebhFWV3Y8TW7BK-S2yKgPT3rRKpXRgllAXCkw6NXthNxhHGoCFuF_zdF3uWRTytAXb9Z0h8Mw_LEu0g08lqsE50g0vBXsyI5JQG5xvilQHbmd7xT7PDsRbEEwN9Drrqs3BCkPKcai9bTMCbgj\/s955\/bowl%20of%20herbs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"955\" data-original-width=\"761\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSE1239cOOAyrI47QCzrr-YWpTGJ1zvjcQl8jeAkcebhFWV3Y8TW7BK-S2yKgPT3rRKpXRgllAXCkw6NXthNxhHGoCFuF_zdF3uWRTytAXb9Z0h8Mw_LEu0g08lqsE50g0vBXsyI5JQG5xvilQHbmd7xT7PDsRbEEwN9Drrqs3BCkPKcai9bTMCbgj\/w493-h640\/bowl%20of%20herbs.jpg\" width=\"493\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy incorporating some beneficial herbs that specifically target the immune system, you're providing your flock the tools they need to stay healthy. A strong immune system is the best defense against all kinds of illness that might otherwise befall your chickens.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe immune system\u0026nbsp; (of people and poultry) is very complex - and extremely hard-working. It serves as a barrier to harmful invading substances and organisms, rids the body of toxins, and works in harmony with the circulatory, digestive, respiratory and even skeletal systems to keep a body healthy and working properly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs such, adding herbs to your flock's diet isn't a one-time thing, and not meant to treat a particular sickness, but instead herbs should become a natural addition to your chicken keeping routine and should be fed on a regular, on-going basis to work towards long-term optimal health.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjWgRC7LH6fGZEizcd8YBrzlAd8_1NjULTFCBTmFtncy_3TjCxWCJhk_S1AQ06ofJf031Q71myvxelbN2yerMd_jSmLbgNzTA-Nd2Z_BJkF1K73Nt5QR3NGqWdn_2GkJYnTUtk4k6N-LUWtH5anmPBStv5DxLyfHwgQ0raRi9yF2oEFOvYDUvfkXLJS\/s1145\/bowl%20of%20herbs%202.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1145\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjWgRC7LH6fGZEizcd8YBrzlAd8_1NjULTFCBTmFtncy_3TjCxWCJhk_S1AQ06ofJf031Q71myvxelbN2yerMd_jSmLbgNzTA-Nd2Z_BJkF1K73Nt5QR3NGqWdn_2GkJYnTUtk4k6N-LUWtH5anmPBStv5DxLyfHwgQ0raRi9yF2oEFOvYDUvfkXLJS\/w448-h640\/bowl%20of%20herbs%202.jpg\" width=\"448\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E9 Best Herbs for Chicken Immune System Health\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2020\/08\/build-your-chickens-raised-bed-herb.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echickens have had their own herb garden\u003C\/a\u003E right next to the coop for several years now. I plant all kinds of herbs each spring, along with the few that are perennials and come back each year, and let my flock forage to their hearts content in the garden when they get free range time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also freeze or dry the fresh herbs to continue feeding them through the winter months.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI firmly believe that \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2014\/12\/herbal-rx-chicken-heal-thyself.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eanimals know what they need\u003C\/a\u003E, when and how much and all you need to do is provide them the tools to keep themselves healthy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you can't free range your chickens or don't want to plant them their own garden, you can just pick the fresh herbs and offer them to your chickens (and ducks).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy chickens, and especially my ducks (all of these herbs are great for them too!)\u0026nbsp; love anything green. They'll nibble fresh herbs right out of my hand, but if your flock isn't quite as enamored with the idea, there are a few ways to incorporate these immune system healing herbs to them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can offer all parts of the plant: flower heads, seeds, blossoms, leaves and stems to your flock.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjsEGAiXv_-X_V3NTYDvp1FxEzeT6Fd0P_bSDCM5DDVQJ5E3HHNRGk1ZDqDYHjHZ9yh-PO5yF-yMnUpUFTXTALgfGmiV57BsrCkhrWggzn2J9KyPbEAQO3X5pq_Px3M56r75Ku2dg2Sl9-xa63v1Esfqd1My4zsX-xD1YCwCjIp_PvscRGq3nxDfC06\/s563\/herbs%20for%20chicken%20immune%20health.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"563\" data-original-width=\"410\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjsEGAiXv_-X_V3NTYDvp1FxEzeT6Fd0P_bSDCM5DDVQJ5E3HHNRGk1ZDqDYHjHZ9yh-PO5yF-yMnUpUFTXTALgfGmiV57BsrCkhrWggzn2J9KyPbEAQO3X5pq_Px3M56r75Ku2dg2Sl9-xa63v1Esfqd1My4zsX-xD1YCwCjIp_PvscRGq3nxDfC06\/w466-h640\/herbs%20for%20chicken%20immune%20health.jpg\" width=\"466\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFeeding Herbs for Chicken Immune System Health\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFeeding Fresh Herbs\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOffer herbs free-choice in a bowl, tossed on the ground or straight from the garden\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you have ducks, just toss the herbs into a tub of water and they'll be thrilled\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMix herbs into scrambled eggs or oatmeal\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMix herbs into \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2019\/02\/10-reasons-why-you-need-to-be.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efermented feed\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETie herbs in a bundle and hang in the coop or run\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/05\/diy-chicken-salad-bar-giveaway-from-my.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPlant an herbal \"salad bar\"\u003C\/a\u003E for your chickens in the run\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EToss fresh herbs into their water tub (ducks especially love this method!)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFreeze fresh herbs into ice cubes or an ice block in the summer and put it in the water\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFeeding Dried Herbs\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDry the herbs and mix them into feed or \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/01\/scratch-grains-winter-treat-for-chickens.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Escratch grains\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDry the herbs and mix them into scrambled eggs or oatmeal\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdd the dried herbs to to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2013\/11\/flock-block-knock-off-homemade-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eseed blocks\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMake\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2015\/10\/coconut-oil-suet-cakes-for-chickens-or.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eherbal coconut oil \"suet\" cakes\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for the flock in the winter\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFeeding Baby Chicks Herbs for Chicken Immune System Health\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese herbs are all perfectly safe (and super beneficial!) for baby chicks and ducklings as well as for adult birds.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy sprinkling some fresh or dried herbs on top of your baby's feed, they will get used to the taste and reap all the immunity benefits right from the start! Or \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/01\/tea-for-twoor-whole-flock.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebrew some \"herbal tea\"\u003C\/a\u003E for your littles (your older hens will love this too!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also love to hang bundles of fresh herbs right in the brooder and let the chickens amuse themselves by nibbling on them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiBaHBSjmB5G72BhX3v9QaJn17WpXR8LBjgdbSOsfxg1FVRGRD7s4EYs3kGK7j0O2pAcTN0MDGN0KPoRXugwy3EuDJel3vVIF0KmMDWZ6Xg_Qw0HfMdydRjkHj7LfhIfQVif3yGbO4Gy9j0fIks_ogPByutp8SCzdTVEBW8b5zLaiahrc5ZNcgjWyoE\/s1078\/chick%20with%20herbs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1078\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiBaHBSjmB5G72BhX3v9QaJn17WpXR8LBjgdbSOsfxg1FVRGRD7s4EYs3kGK7j0O2pAcTN0MDGN0KPoRXugwy3EuDJel3vVIF0KmMDWZ6Xg_Qw0HfMdydRjkHj7LfhIfQVif3yGbO4Gy9j0fIks_ogPByutp8SCzdTVEBW8b5zLaiahrc5ZNcgjWyoE\/w474-h640\/chick%20with%20herbs.jpg\" width=\"474\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E9 Best Herbs for Chicken Immune System Health\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo now that you have some ideas about how to feed these herbs for immune system health, here's my list of the nine best herbs for chicken immune system health. They are all common herbs that you can likely grow yourself pretty easily no matter where you live.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjgjxyJXK3beDk9MIaerEbkJmKsEhx9DnBSslp7KJ7bWXZv-3fgk4WgHF5C-mcpa0KP0J9kcMJSs6LHVrNPDeLNhbkgESr0HZjmZAj1HZBExRROy9ukswsEwpnxsmlo3JZo1Wim7u8DG2g88vLVcrNJyd_kubyfkFFtMVg2f2zUX3cranjBPiWyCxfv\/s966\/basil.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"966\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjgjxyJXK3beDk9MIaerEbkJmKsEhx9DnBSslp7KJ7bWXZv-3fgk4WgHF5C-mcpa0KP0J9kcMJSs6LHVrNPDeLNhbkgESr0HZjmZAj1HZBExRROy9ukswsEwpnxsmlo3JZo1Wim7u8DG2g88vLVcrNJyd_kubyfkFFtMVg2f2zUX3cranjBPiWyCxfv\/w507-h640\/basil.jpg\" width=\"507\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBasil | \u003C\/b\u003EBasil not only supports immune system health, it also supports circulatory, digestive and respiratory health. It works as an antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory and is a great source of iron, protein and Vitamin K.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjAH2T3zOL-gd40o2VccpX1l-MA0gh8jl8XayujAY56G_Xn58HppYOOfErXSW9deCTkl1_9JF1hX58crwr3goZfP-dGwmxPeteIM6Tb-I3yjeP2iNHEO4JajaykYi1LtnvpHEXxJCr7Y0gvBgdw5KvR8M36IAwZKIK3v4K058mEHaNcAqwcAb7M-0yV\/s1079\/bay%20leaves.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1079\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjAH2T3zOL-gd40o2VccpX1l-MA0gh8jl8XayujAY56G_Xn58HppYOOfErXSW9deCTkl1_9JF1hX58crwr3goZfP-dGwmxPeteIM6Tb-I3yjeP2iNHEO4JajaykYi1LtnvpHEXxJCr7Y0gvBgdw5KvR8M36IAwZKIK3v4K058mEHaNcAqwcAb7M-0yV\/w493-h640\/bay%20leaves.jpg\" width=\"493\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBay Leaves \u003C\/b\u003E| Bay leaves support the immune system health and they are also an antioxidant.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiLqIEbYVIso_pEBHq1PkYSeqs_VZbTd8VMbMNZ0pcUgCm65HaG15m3II4pind0-dc1smoyrsEu-ioQNKNflLSFY7EwXRrH1swmtyktaKW6dg9ogIgadAiJ8kTtB3SIFbMJbO_hHvKBLFaj9q7zW1q5oURpuwONSw9M6arHbp09KTgavzTBeO8Wq-Jx\/s979\/blue%20cornflower.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"979\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiLqIEbYVIso_pEBHq1PkYSeqs_VZbTd8VMbMNZ0pcUgCm65HaG15m3II4pind0-dc1smoyrsEu-ioQNKNflLSFY7EwXRrH1swmtyktaKW6dg9ogIgadAiJ8kTtB3SIFbMJbO_hHvKBLFaj9q7zW1q5oURpuwONSw9M6arHbp09KTgavzTBeO8Wq-Jx\/w522-h640\/blue%20cornflower.jpg\" width=\"522\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBlue Cornflower |\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;Blue cornflower works as an anti-inflammatory in addition to supporting immune system health.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhrosm7WS4lJ7xuz28sVoz-2NRC8CLFsElMRodVN4I_zFxraBrV6anK55k5j3jod5NZsIJo-WUjf5lWb1c-GV65HhJgqvV7KImCW_5pGzCgbORfoHup_hUd7hiLU_hl4gdyPJCW6k6Xqe2leHGdpwUU0MsHqGmE3_Q4cHbziW38bILya9SpJER7pNkS\/s968\/echinacea.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"968\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhrosm7WS4lJ7xuz28sVoz-2NRC8CLFsElMRodVN4I_zFxraBrV6anK55k5j3jod5NZsIJo-WUjf5lWb1c-GV65HhJgqvV7KImCW_5pGzCgbORfoHup_hUd7hiLU_hl4gdyPJCW6k6Xqe2leHGdpwUU0MsHqGmE3_Q4cHbziW38bILya9SpJER7pNkS\/w511-h640\/echinacea.jpg\" width=\"511\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEchinacea | \u003C\/b\u003EEchinacea helps to support immune system as well as respiratory health and also works as an antibacterial.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEixuag2GPubamS053p824hsFsBgcQXea97b-NbfvJmziwx3Flp1yi9_C8DxThy7fEBJ5xwgmfSNPlxH9yJ4UrEILmsQKiLomuhTBUR-yy4UO13Z2F-CdxwZ_NPU8kpmoVJoCI4AutS-dsOZOHs51OLcauS4E2dEPFqzA3LGvF9ufO0xh-Pmw5dzmOJt\/s1023\/garlic.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1023\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEixuag2GPubamS053p824hsFsBgcQXea97b-NbfvJmziwx3Flp1yi9_C8DxThy7fEBJ5xwgmfSNPlxH9yJ4UrEILmsQKiLomuhTBUR-yy4UO13Z2F-CdxwZ_NPU8kpmoVJoCI4AutS-dsOZOHs51OLcauS4E2dEPFqzA3LGvF9ufO0xh-Pmw5dzmOJt\/w488-h640\/garlic.jpg\" width=\"488\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarlic |\u003C\/b\u003E Garlic not only supports immune system health, it also supports circulatory and respiratory health.\u0026nbsp; Garlic also can work as a laying stimulant, and is believed to help combat internal parasites as well as relieve diarrhea.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjD_DeaJJ53zf4ozS2C4sdRUxWtbDlMXY0s6YUj1OMj-gv1STDA_kF2uaQy-rrSvu3DWskN3o_jJaw0WJNRNfZkJzq6o9dpordzbqqFqsD0JZMDsxupLNBjJ3aKQ6OHo-JDn_ydgov13meD3i2zYAumyYuJZp1jrgCS0Ysz8-De4XR_x3Jv-coKqhwb\/s1042\/marjoram.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1042\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjD_DeaJJ53zf4ozS2C4sdRUxWtbDlMXY0s6YUj1OMj-gv1STDA_kF2uaQy-rrSvu3DWskN3o_jJaw0WJNRNfZkJzq6o9dpordzbqqFqsD0JZMDsxupLNBjJ3aKQ6OHo-JDn_ydgov13meD3i2zYAumyYuJZp1jrgCS0Ysz8-De4XR_x3Jv-coKqhwb\/w492-h640\/marjoram.jpg\" width=\"492\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMarjoram \u003C\/b\u003E| A relative of oregano, marjoram supports not only immune, but also circulatory and respiratory health, and also works as a detoxifier, decongestant and anti-inflammatory. Like garlic, it's also thought to work as a laying stimulant.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEip8zD4KPjlzLWT6yCa9iBcrdDUm8dgD4FSNylSFhPrg37BlvvAVD0o-6BEUETyJKF_0ONHhQYbQweXu7RWLBVODftSqm26sSnCRooLPF4Ev2CVFuUTFWJ1quHIY9kMjzr7UqsDDKgzraQ0j9DuXvAYfFjgBkbOE6l9Tb8HiVPJmaHoyCWKr7meRVK8\/s1034\/oregano.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1034\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEip8zD4KPjlzLWT6yCa9iBcrdDUm8dgD4FSNylSFhPrg37BlvvAVD0o-6BEUETyJKF_0ONHhQYbQweXu7RWLBVODftSqm26sSnCRooLPF4Ev2CVFuUTFWJ1quHIY9kMjzr7UqsDDKgzraQ0j9DuXvAYfFjgBkbOE6l9Tb8HiVPJmaHoyCWKr7meRVK8\/w496-h640\/oregano.jpg\" width=\"496\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOregano |\u003C\/b\u003E Oregano supports immune as well as digestive and respiratory health. It has been studied as a natural antibiotic with antimicrobial, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Research also suggests that oregano can help to combat avian flu, coccidiosis, e-coli, infectious bronchitis and salmonella.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhqnSchikQyjgtHIjkqrVNaKQ66kyIUBcPoaZW2cAM8zkcpLfK3AH-91XZ4ZLCkwm3Fi1B1uSrkGKxt_mnCd1aEvLxSTyQWbm3UuktLXJk55lKkL-uXRhNtoz1kr44PXxWjRpG1beV0T1xxAGMr2BbBDlT68bF44qEqOfiHklq_RYl9J4E9os8jTvK-\/s1033\/sage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1033\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhqnSchikQyjgtHIjkqrVNaKQ66kyIUBcPoaZW2cAM8zkcpLfK3AH-91XZ4ZLCkwm3Fi1B1uSrkGKxt_mnCd1aEvLxSTyQWbm3UuktLXJk55lKkL-uXRhNtoz1kr44PXxWjRpG1beV0T1xxAGMr2BbBDlT68bF44qEqOfiHklq_RYl9J4E9os8jTvK-\/w496-h640\/sage.jpg\" width=\"496\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESage |\u003C\/b\u003E Sage works to support immune system health and guard against Salmonella, as well as being an antioxidant, anti-parasitic and antibacterial.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj3wzkPbjE5T9jMpcXi-Gd8OBBykD5hCWRsSdALCGTUp_QmkPAA8fDec55i5ExMCR8iFGYs5P1lmY9k--eLRRgejdXZ0f8bNkzjttuLw9aTy-ffIm59fdGWkyFHpSJQVbe3v4SJbvE5-1OGXn0VtCdq893bdwQ3wE1AQUVtC_eI9H20eiZjkD3_joFg\/s872\/thyme.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"872\" data-original-width=\"630\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj3wzkPbjE5T9jMpcXi-Gd8OBBykD5hCWRsSdALCGTUp_QmkPAA8fDec55i5ExMCR8iFGYs5P1lmY9k--eLRRgejdXZ0f8bNkzjttuLw9aTy-ffIm59fdGWkyFHpSJQVbe3v4SJbvE5-1OGXn0VtCdq893bdwQ3wE1AQUVtC_eI9H20eiZjkD3_joFg\/w462-h640\/thyme.jpg\" width=\"462\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThyme | \u003C\/b\u003EThyme supports not only immune, but also digestive and respiratory health. It also has antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-parasitic properties.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBy adding these nine herbs to your flock's diet on a regular basis, you're helping to support and strengthen their immune systems so they can combat all kinds of things that come their way.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EYour chickens will love the addition to their diet and you will love knowing that you're improving their health ... naturally.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFor a more complete list of various culinary herbs and their benefits, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2014\/02\/common-herbs-and-their-health-benefits.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eclick here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPin This!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjwMJzaROvpMDRdyQx89seNvUnmDWowVu_mVd09wiJ7PrNUeAO9kxmupF9pFsU9oWOcHOEDFw6MJyPjcR86UZT4fntYi1RM63HtNbZEiUTR7m9SDyhbDy70WkqSMFBjJD7JqN6h4ak9gs3-ZUNm2deou157JnaLrN5bSbnBjJfnDJwA_rwgNXmkvF7V\/s1075\/9%20herbs%20for%20chicken%20immune%20system%20health.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1075\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjwMJzaROvpMDRdyQx89seNvUnmDWowVu_mVd09wiJ7PrNUeAO9kxmupF9pFsU9oWOcHOEDFw6MJyPjcR86UZT4fntYi1RM63HtNbZEiUTR7m9SDyhbDy70WkqSMFBjJD7JqN6h4ak9gs3-ZUNm2deou157JnaLrN5bSbnBjJfnDJwA_rwgNXmkvF7V\/w298-h400\/9%20herbs%20for%20chicken%20immune%20system%20health.jpg\" width=\"298\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca aria-label=\"@fresheggsdaily at Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fresheggsdaily\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"@fresheggsdaily at Instagram\" border=\"0\" class=\"nopin\" height=\"63\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LzfL-AsLdTU\/WfPZKYaPmDI\/AAAAAAACUCk\/QkpCGTFRM2g0jLYH3119L0LxXrDprZdRwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/chicken-signature-2.png\" width=\"134\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #783f04; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FreshEggsDaily?fref=ts\" style=\"color: #783f04; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #783f04;\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"line-height: 21.56px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #783f04;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FreshEggsDaily\" style=\"color: #783f04; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #783f04;\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/fresheggsdaily\" style=\"color: #783f04; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #783f04;\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"line-height: 21.56px;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/FreshEggsDaily\" style=\"color: #783f04; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #783f04;\"\u003EYouTube\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #783f04; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/view.flodesk.com\/pages\/6186a5660b51fd1569c5570b\" style=\"color: #783f04; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #783f04;\"\u003ESubscribe\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003E©2023 by Fresh Eggs Daily, Inc. 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Don't be too Quick to Blame their Feed"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThere are lots of reasons why chickens don't lay eggs. What you're feeding them could be one reason, but it's not the only one. And not for the reason you think.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh-lv6YE6d9D1r-tUKW7b6T5rOSlI2GXOJxToHaZOwRRCPUvHPW6g49LD2rVFfNPYWLOrODVhtInG8SCpVxWNqkh2e39Etk8MYfgWjLffV8Z9HRmPl_nwWMCsQ4O2okuJE3l9yCVsPID0N63LCGsPI9R-2dAbH8SegM4iJEbB9t3giPy69Mq1u0I_oZ\/s881\/chicken%20feed%20to%20blame%20for%20hens%20not%20laying.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"881\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh-lv6YE6d9D1r-tUKW7b6T5rOSlI2GXOJxToHaZOwRRCPUvHPW6g49LD2rVFfNPYWLOrODVhtInG8SCpVxWNqkh2e39Etk8MYfgWjLffV8Z9HRmPl_nwWMCsQ4O2okuJE3l9yCVsPID0N63LCGsPI9R-2dAbH8SegM4iJEbB9t3giPy69Mq1u0I_oZ\/w582-h640\/chicken%20feed%20to%20blame%20for%20hens%20not%20laying.jpg\" width=\"582\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIf you raise your own chickens and haven't heard the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/factcheck\/2023\/01\/30\/fact-check-false-claim-rna-feed-reduced-chicken-egg-laying\/11127969002\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elatest chicken feed conspiracy theories\u003C\/a\u003E swirling around social media (and tiktok specifically) about flocks of perfectly healthy chickens suddenly not laying eggs, you're likely living under a rock.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOr in the woods of Maine.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOh no wait, that's where we live - and I keep hearing murmurings.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgykH4QrTewAMTvK9wJ_UaAgA2j79Vy9EJFwOd5O_Xzr0Vev7oTufe8hgUoXrbBSvmJEQ28QHQLRXzvk-0FGHKjFmBk1IbIbr4z4iyhC6KDIg_9IQHh3D_lRGOKfX3Nabqfsq4UGsO_i74V1ZnBTBd0d75VsBmwv3JT0-LViZ27Km1Ngbv557_oEzlB\/s800\/chickens%20eating%20feed.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"594\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgykH4QrTewAMTvK9wJ_UaAgA2j79Vy9EJFwOd5O_Xzr0Vev7oTufe8hgUoXrbBSvmJEQ28QHQLRXzvk-0FGHKjFmBk1IbIbr4z4iyhC6KDIg_9IQHh3D_lRGOKfX3Nabqfsq4UGsO_i74V1ZnBTBd0d75VsBmwv3JT0-LViZ27Km1Ngbv557_oEzlB\/w640-h476\/chickens%20eating%20feed.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIn fact, I have been \u003Ci\u003Ebombarded\u003C\/i\u003E with messages and email from panicked chicken keepers over the last week or so asking if I have heard that a certain big box farm supply store is \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/north-carolina-ap-fact-check-business-87009c97a59ba36146aa594623dcc6c9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ein collusion with one of the largest egg producers\u003C\/a\u003E in America and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.politifact.com\/factchecks\/2023\/jan\/25\/tiktok-posts\/rna-making-chickens-lay-fewer-eggs-no-improper-nut\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehas added something to the chicken feed\u003C\/a\u003E to prevent backyard hens from laying.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUsually I just disregard this type of conspiracy theory and move on, but the number of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalnews.com\/2023-01-26-hens-not-laying-eggs-tainted-feed-culprit.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echicken keepers across the board complaining\u003C\/a\u003E that their hens weren't laying for the first time ever gave me pause.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESo I have decided to address it.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3w8luqDhl9iOqlrhdu03R4LSmR6ZR5GHPC_LCduCvBFGX1JoOdweCrkskd64KtphAUPThu-5Gr19N9brcFqFjWRVGEsQUN-6dlRV3knieelZ2YOIYPQnUsnhmP2365gGLJyGN-sBLO6qOGnwWvFxxQa5ZmmnOpqCLTmJrWsYVtOJcws2QG5AgyxIp\/s1157\/lisa%20holding%20eggs.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1157\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3w8luqDhl9iOqlrhdu03R4LSmR6ZR5GHPC_LCduCvBFGX1JoOdweCrkskd64KtphAUPThu-5Gr19N9brcFqFjWRVGEsQUN-6dlRV3knieelZ2YOIYPQnUsnhmP2365gGLJyGN-sBLO6qOGnwWvFxxQa5ZmmnOpqCLTmJrWsYVtOJcws2QG5AgyxIp\/w480-h640\/lisa%20holding%20eggs.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EChickens not Laying Eggs? Don't be too Quick to Blame their Feed (at least for the reason you think)\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo if you have been living under a rock, this is the gist of the Tiktok videos that are going viral.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Chicken Feed Conspiracy Theory:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose chicken keepers feeding Tractor Supply feeds (Purina, Producer's Pride, and Dumor, specifically) haven't seen eggs in months.\u0026nbsp; The feed brands are all owned by Purina.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd guess who owns Purina feeds???  Land-o-Lakes.\u0026nbsp; And Land-o-Lakes produces their own eggs!\u0026nbsp; In fact,they are apparently the largest egg producer in the country: Cal-Maine foods. So the theory is that they're \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.politifact.com\/factchecks\/2023\/jan\/25\/tiktok-posts\/rna-making-chickens-lay-fewer-eggs-no-improper-nut\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eadding a substance called RNA\u003C\/a\u003E to the feed to prevent backyard hens from laying so everyone will have to buy their eggs. A little crazy, right?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are lots of reasons why chickens will stop laying, but intentionally tainted feed likely isn't one of them \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/business\/fact-focus-egg-shortage-breeds-chicken-feed-conspiracies\/2023\/02\/05\/1243e2a6-a5b4-11ed-b2a3-edb05ee0e313_story.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eas confirmed by The Washington Post\u003C\/a\u003E. Instead, I would point a finger at the season, the proliferation of very inexperienced chicken keepers and rising costs across the board.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHens Need Light in Order to Lay Eggs\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFirst and foremost, hens need 14-16 hours of daylight to stimulate their ovaries to lay an egg, and during the winter, they're not getting that.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESo egg production usually slows or stops during the shortest days of the year unless \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/10\/burning-candle-at-both-ends.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial light is added to the chicken coop.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; That's been happening on farms and in backyards for as long as they've been raising chickens.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiYU2aqL05pyc8hpf5zsIYsrFSG3jX9GU0Y6up_uYBSKaCIEC7DuTYdgK2UjBqpdJRjM0Ae95xkmzmWT7bFUDx6Gqp2jWTBOnLV7uamga1FM10m05D8nILJv8-lqfAMFG9tPjsF_K6do8MAcBsZtrXjJRfTq-QljNbJsdeTlG7NwkJTCZ-WAI1G8qJ9\/s1009\/light%20in%20chicken%20coop.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1009\" data-original-width=\"776\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiYU2aqL05pyc8hpf5zsIYsrFSG3jX9GU0Y6up_uYBSKaCIEC7DuTYdgK2UjBqpdJRjM0Ae95xkmzmWT7bFUDx6Gqp2jWTBOnLV7uamga1FM10m05D8nILJv8-lqfAMFG9tPjsF_K6do8MAcBsZtrXjJRfTq-QljNbJsdeTlG7NwkJTCZ-WAI1G8qJ9\/w492-h640\/light%20in%20chicken%20coop.jpg\" width=\"492\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe First Year Layer Exception\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe exception to the rule is first year layers. A spring chicken will lay eggs through her first winter.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESo all of those families who started raising chickens in the spring of 2021 during Covid started seeing eggs in late summer and that egg production stayed constant right through until fall of 2022.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThen boom!\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAll their hens stopped laying. Perfectly normal. Not any type of conspiracy.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI personally have ready so many comments on Facebook pages and on Instagram reels made by people saying, \"My chickens are a year and a half old! They should be in their prime laying years! It has to be the feed!\"\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWell actually, yes, they're at their prime laying age, but they won't lay through the winter without added light.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHens are Most Productive during\u0026nbsp; Year Two\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAnother reason why chickens might not be laying eggs this winter is that they are most productive during the second year of laying. After that, production usually slows way down, especially in the winter, dropping by 20% annually.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESo baby chicks that were purchased during the early days Covid in 2020 have already passed their peak laying days. It's natural for their egg production to slow down during their third and future laying seasons.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiblCgz6HgBec23OXd6HO5dDO6STYsSM_BrFuxvnCxqZCMvjd5-jGXAA4PWihqRAiUWs1--lWcZu3ovlxR7a48pL-5FpdHgEYutpAnkqss6UyNFacQKzXJFUe9j75uKsXpfIZfTqES-0jHjLfevTmQjeTB1iN0sRpP2muUUAOXKm92P_-fbJPuAQg1g\/s871\/chickens%20need%20quality%20feed.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"871\" data-original-width=\"677\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiblCgz6HgBec23OXd6HO5dDO6STYsSM_BrFuxvnCxqZCMvjd5-jGXAA4PWihqRAiUWs1--lWcZu3ovlxR7a48pL-5FpdHgEYutpAnkqss6UyNFacQKzXJFUe9j75uKsXpfIZfTqES-0jHjLfevTmQjeTB1iN0sRpP2muUUAOXKm92P_-fbJPuAQg1g\/w498-h640\/chickens%20need%20quality%20feed.jpg\" width=\"498\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHens Need a Balanced Diet to Lay Eggs\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBecause laying eggs takes so much energy and nutrients from a hen's body, she needs a well-balanced diet in order to be productive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBecause the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2023\/01\/9-reasons-why-eggs-are-so-expensive.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecost of grains\u003C\/a\u003E and other ingredients that go into chicken layer feed have gone up in price over the last few months, it\u003Ci\u003E is\u003C\/i\u003E possible that some of the feed companies have switched to lower quality ingredients in an effort to save money. This could lead to lower egg production.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAlso \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2020\/05\/12-ways-to-save-money-on-chicken-feed.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echoosing a cheaper feed\u003C\/a\u003E (which I'm sure many people have done to try and keep their costs down during this recent recession), could definitely contribute to a reduction in lay rates.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAnother factor that could be contributing to lower egg production could be the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/01\/scratch-grains-winter-treat-for-chickens.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efeeding of scratch grains\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(or cracked corn)\u0026nbsp;instead of balanced layer feed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgRPoYAkP5Qn3N9RcmS2ZNzoyZBY-B1RbvqteK-cOhYvLJ9RwfV5gmvi3czz-FRTZILp67aSMlEPeH7AdIAimL2sNjGyANV9GzLdfhmSKdVhRcSb3Ufle0sFVPn8uMOyj8u2KfxMziyU-popcoxZk8AJ1_bZrq2eorT0YAGgBx8Yol-K5bbjSirP8dS\/s993\/scratchgrains-10.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"993\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgRPoYAkP5Qn3N9RcmS2ZNzoyZBY-B1RbvqteK-cOhYvLJ9RwfV5gmvi3czz-FRTZILp67aSMlEPeH7AdIAimL2sNjGyANV9GzLdfhmSKdVhRcSb3Ufle0sFVPn8uMOyj8u2KfxMziyU-popcoxZk8AJ1_bZrq2eorT0YAGgBx8Yol-K5bbjSirP8dS\/w516-h640\/scratchgrains-10.jpg\" width=\"516\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EScratch Grains\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EScratch grains are a popular winter chicken treat among backyard chicken keepers because they provide energy and fat to keep the chickens warm, but since they're not nutritionally balanced, should be limited to no more than 10% of a hen's diet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOverfeeding scratch grains could also contribute to lower egg production. Without adequate levels of protein and calcium, hens aren't going to be very good layers.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERelating back to the conspiracy theories, people are claiming that they have switched feeds and now their chickens are laying again.\u0026nbsp; There could be two reasons for this: 1) the feed they switched to could be better quality, thereby giving their hens the things they need or 2) days are getting longer.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere in Maine, we have already gained over an hour since the shortest day of the year and coincidentally I just collected our first chicken egg of the season!\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi-Rv8wlg9h6_7tgk-Eu0lVMVbPzTB5nVsYtqI2QFgIBfa3kM4upaHZfUKB5ZLL-RC-KjfKi5DjgxCZwQ1yT_Ol3A0F9e03aQGmXyo4b0cETcERFEuFT_oB2aBWN66_YwMdFO2h3qI4SM5bdJrQErB9XIxb6MEs6NAJ_nv1yo15JYtpM5jDcm01WLY2\/s1055\/why%20aren't%20chickens%20laying%20eggs.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1055\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi-Rv8wlg9h6_7tgk-Eu0lVMVbPzTB5nVsYtqI2QFgIBfa3kM4upaHZfUKB5ZLL-RC-KjfKi5DjgxCZwQ1yT_Ol3A0F9e03aQGmXyo4b0cETcERFEuFT_oB2aBWN66_YwMdFO2h3qI4SM5bdJrQErB9XIxb6MEs6NAJ_nv1yo15JYtpM5jDcm01WLY2\/w486-h640\/why%20aren't%20chickens%20laying%20eggs.jpg\" width=\"486\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHens Need Water to Lay Eggs\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIn the winter it can be a challenge to keep a flock's water from freezing. But hens need constant access to fresh, drinkable water to lay eggs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAn egg is made up of about 75% water, so even going without water for a few hours can almost immediately lead to a drop in egg production.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOther Factors that Can Lead to a Reduction in Egg Production\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHonestly, chickens are very finicky. They love routine, they hate change.\u0026nbsp; There are lots of other things that can cause hens to stop laying this time of year including:\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/07\/molt-meatloaf.html\"\u003EThe hens began their annual fall molt\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExtreme cold\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/10\/not-creature-was-stirring-got-mice-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERodents in the chicken coop\u003C\/a\u003E eating eggs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/07\/egg-eating-7-possible-causes-and-ways.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHens eating their own eggs\u003C\/a\u003E out of boredom\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPredators lurking, dogs barking or other environmental stressors\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOvercrowding in the coop due to the inability to spend as much time outside\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBuild up of ammonia fumes in the coop\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOld moldy or otherwise contaminated feed\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjK3dJzTYtzaFiTFp7Gpo0BKFW_wdz49ST8KVc_v3tpxOdgjCGK3KMCqjnW3w2XL5Xt1oC1pV6uAQGr6l6eltZcsGQwzSbU9p08qAREe-xVs5JKtVM5VH76mIe2ERTdrmU64l5dCWrayW3rloBi8RxUy76JX5AJDy0kIx8fa1X1MUWSNSZNS7zz2iIX\/s1060\/lisa%20in%20chicken%20coop.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1060\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjK3dJzTYtzaFiTFp7Gpo0BKFW_wdz49ST8KVc_v3tpxOdgjCGK3KMCqjnW3w2XL5Xt1oC1pV6uAQGr6l6eltZcsGQwzSbU9p08qAREe-xVs5JKtVM5VH76mIe2ERTdrmU64l5dCWrayW3rloBi8RxUy76JX5AJDy0kIx8fa1X1MUWSNSZNS7zz2iIX\/w484-h640\/lisa%20in%20chicken%20coop.jpg\" width=\"484\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBottom line, I've been raising chickens for 14 years. Every winter my older hens slow down or stop laying completely.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI'm used to it and okay with it. I let them take their winter break, knowing that as soon as the days get longer, they're going to start up again.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESo no, I don't believe that there's a conspiracy afoot to keep hens from laying.\u0026nbsp; Chickens are just doing what they're programmed to do.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThey will stop production on their own if they're not provided with the things they need to produce eggs. The first and foremost of those things being light.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESo nothing to see there. Keep moving along.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhoq2m42A8wwuA4PT1lv58ljJ80ZFsdK_elXLZHBEXytpxSS_o6TO7yBOAFLUWrVVmw26aNpmzDhXDEPgjBtR4PEXyTQQEFyKwEjnkzfof1qE7FdgRWD7vMvuk9SlwmitKFWy_AB6nFmO4vt8Xws22LGzE5zVz7ZSb1-VbcD1XD3sFp3D5GktVJ1y_Z\/s1133\/lisa%20outside%20coop.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1133\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhoq2m42A8wwuA4PT1lv58ljJ80ZFsdK_elXLZHBEXytpxSS_o6TO7yBOAFLUWrVVmw26aNpmzDhXDEPgjBtR4PEXyTQQEFyKwEjnkzfof1qE7FdgRWD7vMvuk9SlwmitKFWy_AB6nFmO4vt8Xws22LGzE5zVz7ZSb1-VbcD1XD3sFp3D5GktVJ1y_Z\/w452-h640\/lisa%20outside%20coop.jpg\" width=\"452\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E** I would like to note that none of the companies mentioned above pay me in any way, shape or form and I don't work with them in any capacity. 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In fact, wasn't it Benjamin Franklin who said \"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure\"? \u003C\/p\u003E \u003Cp\u003E He was a smart man - and I bet he wasn't even talking about chickens!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-V0Pbk_UZnFk\/YSQoYKlXpxI\/AAAAAAADLaA\/DExdU7s0Ts0qk1GxeiF2e8uXAh7Oc1fxwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1043\/chickens-garlic-apple-cider-vinegar-2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"chickens in yard in front of red barn\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1043\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-V0Pbk_UZnFk\/YSQoYKlXpxI\/AAAAAAADLaA\/DExdU7s0Ts0qk1GxeiF2e8uXAh7Oc1fxwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w490-h640\/chickens-garlic-apple-cider-vinegar-2.jpg\" width=\"490\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut he was right.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENatural Preventives for Chickens\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's far easier (and cheaper) to keep your chickens' immune systems strong and healthy to give them the best chance at fighting off illness and infections themselves than to try and treat something after they have contracted it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course there are naysayers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course some of this natural care for chickens is hard to prove, it's near impossible to find any published studies, and of course I am not a vet or a scientist, but I CAN tell you this: In all my years of raising chickens, I have NEVER had any health issues with\u0026nbsp; my chickens. Ever.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EChicken Health Track Record\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2013\/02\/mites-how-to-prevent-them-and-treat.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENo mites or lice.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have never \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/04\/pumpkin-soup-nasturtiums-natural.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewormed my chickens\u003C\/a\u003E with anything commercial or chemical and they have never had issues with worms.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have never had a single chicken with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2013\/04\/natural-remedies-for-respiratory-issues.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erespiratory problems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2013\/11\/coccidia-coccidiosis-natural-prevention.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecoccidiosis \u003C\/a\u003Eor any other disease.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy chickens are never sick. And in fact, my oldest lived to be nine-plus years old....\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo you be the judge.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-p0b8BzlREqA\/YSTfmwT_RII\/AAAAAAADLa4\/lWlr4hdA55E5p4npErRpGku7NL7Xw1RVgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1160\/acv-and-garlic-for-chickens-3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"apple cider vinegar and garlic on red gingham tea towel\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1160\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-p0b8BzlREqA\/YSTfmwT_RII\/AAAAAAADLa4\/lWlr4hdA55E5p4npErRpGku7NL7Xw1RVgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w442-h640\/acv-and-garlic-for-chickens-3.jpg\" width=\"442\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EApple Cider Vinegar and Garlic for Chickens\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI do believe that adding apple cider vinegar and garlic to your chickens' water is the single most important thing you can do for your flock's health.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you do nothing else except feed your flock, collect eggs and lock them up at night in their coop, adding apple cider vinegar and garlic to their water is the single most important thing you can do for their health.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBoosting Chicken Flock Immune Systems\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeing the ultimate prey animal and being part of a pecking order that preys on the weaker members of the flock, chickens work very hard to hide signs of any illness or injury, so often by the time you see any symptoms, it is too late to treat whatever is wrong.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBecause of this, I work really hard to support my flock's immune system as much as I can. Therefore, I supplement my flock's diet with\u0026nbsp; apple cider vinegar and garlic, starting with my day old chicks and continuing for life.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Va8ET7BWkFY\/YSQwIyThxLI\/AAAAAAADLac\/ggLaj-gacPwvlksaYnzs1SN5g-ue5nacACLcBGAsYHQ\/s513\/baby-chick-acv-garlic-2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"chick looking a garlic bulb\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"513\" data-original-width=\"430\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Va8ET7BWkFY\/YSQwIyThxLI\/AAAAAAADLac\/ggLaj-gacPwvlksaYnzs1SN5g-ue5nacACLcBGAsYHQ\/w536-h640\/baby-chick-acv-garlic-2.jpg\" width=\"536\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EApple Cider Vinegar and Garlic for Baby Chicks\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESmall chicks should be offered crushed fresh garlic early on so they develop a taste for it. A splash of apple cider vinegar in their water is also a great health booster for chicks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen they're chicks I will usually just add a few drops of apple cider vinegar to their water and the ends of a garlic clove - to get them used to the taste at first, more than anything.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut the health benefits of both apple cider vinegar and garlic begin in my flock right from day one.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3EyeO5EWsLU\/YSQv2kWSU7I\/AAAAAAADLaU\/w8vbBcdQTdkPMULa8Rb_qaU1gJoltyBYgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s985\/apple-cider-vinegar-for-chickens.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"wooden crate full of apples\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"985\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3EyeO5EWsLU\/YSQv2kWSU7I\/AAAAAAADLaU\/w8vbBcdQTdkPMULa8Rb_qaU1gJoltyBYgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w520-h640\/apple-cider-vinegar-for-chickens.jpg\" width=\"520\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EApple Cider Vinegar for Chickens\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple cider vinegar is great for chickens (and humans). But it's got to be the \"good stuff\". You want to find \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38bjcEo\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eraw, organic vinegar with the mother.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; There are cheaper alternatives on the store shelves, but they don't contain the healthy \"mother\" which is what you want.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGood-quality apple cider vinegar can get expensive, but it's still going to be cheaper than a vet visit, so it's well worth the relatively small investment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr you can also easily (and very inexpensively) make your own\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/09\/diy-make-your-own-apple-cider-vinegar.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Apple Cider Vinegar\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;with the mother using leftover apple peels.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBenefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for Chickens\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of the health benefits of apple cider vinegar for chickens include:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrengthening immune systems\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGuarding against bad bacteria\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMaintaining digestive health in the intestines\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBalancing acid in the stomach\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;Acting as an overall health booster\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKeeping the water free of harmful algae and bacteria\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMore Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for Chickens\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple cider vinegar also:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;Increases the absorption of calcium (as well as other minerals) so your chickens will get more 'bang for the buck' from the layer feed and eggshells or oyster shell you provide them to make strong shells on their eggs\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EActs as an antiseptic by killing the germs that cause respiratory problems - which chickens are extremely susceptible to - in the throat and promotes healthy mucous flow.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow Often to Give Apple Cider Vinegar to Chickens\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple cider vinegar can be given year round to your chickens. There are two ways to add it to your chickens water. You can choose the routine that works best for you.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Col style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdd apple cider vinegar to your chickens waterer a \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eonce or twice a week\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdd apple cider vinegar\u0026nbsp; to your chickens water for \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eone straight week every month\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E**Be sure to use a plastic, enamelware or stoneware waterer. The vinegar will eventually rust metal and galvanized waterers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow Much Apple Cider Vinegar to Give to Chickens\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt first when you offer your chickens water with apple cider vinegar added to it, you might also want to offer plain water, just in case any of your chickens don't take to it right away.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn my personal experience and from everything I've read, chickens actually like the taste of the vinegar and it's thought to encourage them to drink more.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut to be on the safe side, if you're just starting to offer the apple cider vinegar to your chickens, putting out plain water as well for a couple of days is a good idea.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe ratio is 1 Tablespoon ACV per gallon of water.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe optimal range for your flock's drinking water is a pH of 4. That creates the most unfriendly environment for bad bacteria.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple cider vinegar will help with that.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4X4J_ldqfq8\/XycKN9L2FuI\/AAAAAAAC8hY\/ec5teeZ2HXw451TqDsUG3sYg9OtnqZrpgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1057\/garlicinbowl.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"bowl of garlic bulbs\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1057\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4X4J_ldqfq8\/XycKN9L2FuI\/AAAAAAAC8hY\/ec5teeZ2HXw451TqDsUG3sYg9OtnqZrpgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w484-h640\/garlicinbowl.jpg\" width=\"484\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EGarlic for Chickens\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EGarlic is also wonderful for both chickens and humans.\u0026nbsp; And before you ask, no, feeding your chickens garlic won't make their eggs taste like garlic. I promise.\u0026nbsp; And even if it did, garlic has so many great health benefits for your flock.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMore and more studies are being done testing garlic in poultry flocks,\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.poultryworld.net\/health-nutrition\/health\/effect-of-eugenol-and-garlic-compounds-on-necrotic-enteritis-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E like this one that used garlic and clove oil\u003C\/a\u003E to reduce the incidence of enteritis in chickens. Enteritis is an often fatal disease caused by bacteria or viruses in the intestines. It causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract as well as dead tissue.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2013\/11\/coccidia-coccidiosis-natural-prevention.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECoccidiosis\u003C\/a\u003E (which is the #1 killer of chicks under a month old) is often a precursor to enteritis, so offering garlic to backyard chicken flocks prudent.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EHealth Benefits of Garlic for Chickens\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESome of the health benefits of garlic for chickens include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Boosts the immune system\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Supports respiratory health\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EImproves heart function\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EHelps to deter mites, lice, ticks and other parasites not attracted to the blood of animals who eat a lot of garlic\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMore Benefits of Garlic for Chicken\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/04\/pumpkin-soup-nasturtiums-natural.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBelieved to be a natural wormer\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EReduces the smell of chicken manure\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bzXKbT6tCaA\/YSU-9RgwyRI\/AAAAAAADLbw\/EQpy-n_mXjgvC75ZW87rzvM9TrQ09mJ7ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1124\/garlic-in-chicken-water-1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"chicken looking at handful of garlic\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1124\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bzXKbT6tCaA\/YSU-9RgwyRI\/AAAAAAADLbw\/EQpy-n_mXjgvC75ZW87rzvM9TrQ09mJ7ACLcBGAsYHQ\/w456-h640\/garlic-in-chicken-water-1.jpg\" width=\"456\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow to Feed Garlic to Chickens\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/09\/how-to-grow-your-own-garlic-its-easy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGarlic can be added to your chickens' diet\u003C\/a\u003E in a couple of different ways:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou can float whole cloves in your waterer (mashed up a bit), replacing them every few days.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou can offer crushed fresh cloves in a small dish free-choice.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou can add\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2MrXDrA\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eadd garlic powder to their feed\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe most economical and efficient way to feed your chickens garlic is to mash a few cloves into their water a few times a month.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou always want to crush the cloves and let them be exposed to the air before adding them to your chickens' water. This activates the sulfur compounds (called the allicin) in the garlic which is responsible for many of the health benefits of the garlic.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhenever I am cooking with garlic, I save the ends that I cut off and toss them into my chickens' water.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_qXHzE5AvIU\/YSTh_AMNNAI\/AAAAAAADLbE\/IqwwyRmc27sa2--Mpnnb3jdvv1C6qUszQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s944\/chickens-with-water.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"two small chickens eating feed from bowl\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"944\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_qXHzE5AvIU\/YSTh_AMNNAI\/AAAAAAADLbE\/IqwwyRmc27sa2--Mpnnb3jdvv1C6qUszQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w542-h640\/chickens-with-water.jpg\" width=\"542\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EA Bit More about Garlic for Chickens | Is Garlic Toxic to Chickens?\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may have read or been told that garlic is toxic for animals, specifically chickens and dogs. I can tell you unequivocally that offering garlic to your chickens is not only \u003Ci\u003Enot\u003C\/i\u003E harmful, it is extremely beneficial.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first problem with the perception that garlic may be toxic is that garlic is in the onion family and we have all been warned that \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2013\/02\/toxic-treats-what-not-to-feed-your.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eonions are toxic to animals\u003C\/a\u003E, and by that logic garlic must be as toxic also.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPeople have incorrectly linked garlic and onions as being the same level of toxic and until recently (in the early 2000's), no one made an effort to take another look at garlic or it's true levels of toxicity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough garlic \u003Ci\u003Eis\u003C\/i\u003E in the allum family which also contains the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2013\/02\/toxic-treats-what-not-to-feed-your.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epotentially toxic onion,\u003C\/a\u003E the levels of the toxins thiosulphate and disulfide in garlic is only 1\/15th that of what's found in onions. So I feel very comfortable adding garlic to our chickens' daily feed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E The second problem with the perception that garlic can be toxic is that when studies were conducted to see just how toxic it may be (these studies were done in the 1930's), the amount of garlic given to the animals (dogs and cats in this case) was excessive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn some studies 6 times (or six whole cloves) the amount of garlic was fed - that's equal to a whole bulb of raw garlic.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFar, far more than your chickens would ever be eating.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-naVzjd3SIk4\/XycKck7I-EI\/AAAAAAAC8hc\/tG9G-I07mpQvopT2hTKBxQXpWBFK623FACLcBGAsYHQ\/s991\/basket%2Bof%2Bgarlic.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"wicker basket of garlic bulbs\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"991\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-naVzjd3SIk4\/XycKck7I-EI\/AAAAAAAC8hc\/tG9G-I07mpQvopT2hTKBxQXpWBFK623FACLcBGAsYHQ\/w517-h640\/basket%2Bof%2Bgarlic.jpg\" width=\"517\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERecent Garlic Studies \u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E Although a small dose of onions can be toxic to animals, causing anemia, and even though garlic is in the onion family it simply does not have the same levels of toxins. In fact garlic has only 1\/15 the level that onions have, and this is in it's raw, whole form. \u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E When garlic is further processed for consumption as a powder supplement, mixed with other supplements and minerals (as in the case of my B\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chewy.com\/fresh-eggs-daily-brewers-yeast-garlic\/dp\/256476\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erewer's Yeast with Garlic feed supplement\u003C\/a\u003E), and given at appropriate doses, then the thiosulphates are negligible, at best. \u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E The fact is that garlic is not toxic when taken at low levels and is often included as an ingredient in many commercially available natural pet foods. \u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E As with anything in life, the levels or doses you take of something is the deciding factor on how toxic it will be.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur ducks will sometimes fish out the whole clove of garlic from the water and eat it - and yet our oldest ducks are 12+ years old... so clearly that hasn't been too detrimental to their health!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UeZzEBgl4uw\/YSQuwqpMJII\/AAAAAAADLaM\/QWRrMNiVhpsAfV6PkcMLa5jTRJ4W93DyACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1017\/chickens-garlic-apple-cider-vinegar.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"chickens in front of red barn\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1017\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UeZzEBgl4uw\/YSQuwqpMJII\/AAAAAAADLaM\/QWRrMNiVhpsAfV6PkcMLa5jTRJ4W93DyACLcBGAsYHQ\/w504-h640\/chickens-garlic-apple-cider-vinegar.jpg\" width=\"504\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI firmly believe that offering my chickens apple cider vinegar and garlic in their water from hatch right through their life is to be credited with their longevity and continued good health.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFresh Eggs Daily Natural Poultry Feed Supplements\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/fresheggsdaily\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAvailable from Amazon.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chewy.com\/brands\/fresh-eggs-daily-12522\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAvailable from Chewy.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EApple Cider Vinegar Reference Articles:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stockhealth.com.au\/news\/the-truth-about-apple-cider-vinegar-for-chickens\/\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.stockhealth.com.au\/news\/the-truth-about-apple-cider-vinegar-for-chickens\/\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.meyerhatchery.com\/2017\/08\/using-apple-cider-vinegar-to-bolster-your-flock\/\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ehttps:\/\/blog.meyerhatchery.com\/2017\/08\/using-apple-cider-vinegar-to-bolster-your-flock\/\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/cs-tf.com\/apple-cider-vinegar-for-chickens\/\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ehttps:\/\/cs-tf.com\/apple-cider-vinegar-for-chickens\/\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.com\/news\/livestock\/feeding-apple-waste-to-chickens-may-boost-their-health\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.agriculture.com\/news\/livestock\/feeding-apple-waste-to-chickens-may-boost-their-health\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 21px;\"\u003E \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGarlic Reference Articles:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/scialert.net\/abstract\/?doi=ijps.2016.151.155\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ehttps:\/\/scialert.net\/abstract\/?doi=ijps.2016.151.155\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/scialert.net\/abstract\/?doi=ajpsaj.2007.22.27\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ehttps:\/\/scialert.net\/abstract\/?doi=ajpsaj.2007.22.27\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/279959831_Effect_of_garlic_on_the_health_and_performance_of_broilers\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/279959831_Effect_of_garlic_on_the_health_and_performance_of_broilers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/1998\/11\/981119073115.htm\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/1998\/11\/981119073115.htm\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.storey.com\/article\/garlic-for-chicken-health\/\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.storey.com\/article\/garlic-for-chicken-health\/\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/poultrykeeper.com\/keeping-chickens\/garlic-for-chickens\/\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ehttps:\/\/poultrykeeper.com\/keeping-chickens\/garlic-for-chickens\/\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/peteducate.com\/can-chickens-eat-garlic\/\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ehttps:\/\/peteducate.com\/can-chickens-eat-garlic\/\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOnion Reference Articles:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: 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A chicken can be infected with one type or the other, or even sometimes both at the same time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETypical symptoms of either type of fowl pox include:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Elack or loss of appetite\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eweight loss\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Esome lethargy\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ea reduction in egg laying\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome cases of both types of fowl pox will also result in red, irritated, weepy eyes that eventually crust over and puffy eyelids that eventually close, causing a temporary loss of vision.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDry Fowl Pox\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe dry form of fowl pox is more common and manifests itself with small yellowish bumps or blisters on the areas on the chickens without feathers:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Earound the eyes\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eon the face\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eon the comb\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eon the wattles\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Esometimes on the legs or feet\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003EThese bumps grow in size and darken from yellow to brown to black as rough scabs form.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe scabs will then dry up and fall off on their own, usually after two or three weeks, leaving behind smooth pink scar tissue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose fallen scabs contain the pox virus which can then infect other flock members.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWet Fowl Pox\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWet Fowl Pox starts off as whitish, cheesy patches in the throat and mouth that spread and grow into bumps. These can cause problems including:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eswallowing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eeating and drinking\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Erespiratory distress\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Esuffocation or asphyxiation in severe cases\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-al14TI89VV0\/YHzJtCq5xZI\/AAAAAAADEWE\/wCXB32P5Q1IOv8xeGxMnQECTrtDC1W_tgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s840\/fowl-pox-4.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken scratching in the dirt\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"840\" data-original-width=\"604\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-al14TI89VV0\/YHzJtCq5xZI\/AAAAAAADEWE\/wCXB32P5Q1IOv8xeGxMnQECTrtDC1W_tgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w460-h640\/fowl-pox-4.jpg\" width=\"460\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow is Fowl Pox Spread to Backyard Chickens?\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFowl pox is initially spread to chickens by mosquitoes biting them and is more prevalent in the early spring, although can be a problem in during the winter when chickens tend to be closed up more in their coops or houses.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe incubation period after exposure to the infected mosquito is 10-14 days and then the fowl pox virus can take 3-5 weeks to work its way through the host chicken.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFowl pox can also be introduced to a backyard flock through an infected chicken being added to the flock.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is then spread throughout the flock through direct contact from other chickens pecking at the scabs on an infected chicken's face or comb. It can also be spread by chickens scratching on the ground where the scabs have fallen off.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince it's airborne, the virus can also be spread from an infected chicken when they breathe, and enter the other hens bodies through their mucus membranes in their eyes, nose and mouth. It can also infect chickens through cuts or scrapes on their skin,\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe virus can live for months or even years in discarded scabs, infected feathers and dander in a chicken coop or run.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough fowl pox is contagious, it tends to spread slowly through a flock. Although it will only affect an individual chickens for several weeks, it can take months to work its way through the entire flock.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-l3T85ep47eQ\/YHzKxP8wiXI\/AAAAAAADEWM\/bL3TFUNgbkcApHwIqoVLk3fdHIFFFERZgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s464\/applying-green-goo.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Women applying salve to roosters comb\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"464\" data-original-width=\"392\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-l3T85ep47eQ\/YHzKxP8wiXI\/AAAAAAADEWM\/bL3TFUNgbkcApHwIqoVLk3fdHIFFFERZgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w338-h400\/applying-green-goo.jpg\" width=\"338\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFowl Pox Treatment\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is no known treatment or cure for the fowl pox virus. Any treatment you might do is merely to make the infected chicken more comfortable and help the scabs heal. The scabs should NOT be removed, however.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore serious sores run the risk of getting infected, so try and prevent infection and encourage healing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EApplying some \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WNR82w\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFresh Eggs Daily Herbal Salve\u003C\/a\u003E to the scabs can help\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EApply some iodine to the scabs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESaline solution squirted into the eyes of a chicken infected with fowl pox can also help to provide some relief\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAny infected chickens should be separated away from the rest of the flock until the scabs go away.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the breathing becomes labored, or the symptoms continue to worse and become severe, a vet visit for antibiotics can help to prevent infection, although antibiotics won't cure the fowl pox virus.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rCC0LbplN7U\/YHzJHcbpZ1I\/AAAAAAADEV0\/saLIwhgiHK4kde-DSX4RpuWl0MvFQAiSQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s991\/herbs-mosquitoes-dont-like.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bowl of fresh herbs and flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"991\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rCC0LbplN7U\/YHzJHcbpZ1I\/AAAAAAADEV0\/saLIwhgiHK4kde-DSX4RpuWl0MvFQAiSQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w516-h640\/herbs-mosquitoes-dont-like.jpg\" width=\"516\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFowl Pox Prevention\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is a fowl pox vaccination available that can be administered to chickens aged 12-16 weeks. Chicks can also be vaccinated right after they hatch.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFurther prevention of the fowl pox virus includes removing standing water that might harbor mosquitoes and planting aromatic herbs around the coop to repel mosquitoes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome good choices for herbs that repel mosquitoes are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2017\/08\/herbs-for-hens-basil.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebasil\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2014\/07\/herbs-for-hens-bee-balm.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebee balm\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ecat mint\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ecitronella (lemon grass)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Egarlic\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Elavender\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2013\/09\/marigolds-for-orange-egg-yolks-and.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emarigolds\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Erosemary\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2015\/04\/lemon-thyme-herbal-brooder-cleaning.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethyme\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOther things that can be done to try to prevent fowl pox include:\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Epracticing \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/07\/backyard-biosecurity.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egood biosecurity\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Equarantining \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/04\/adding-to-established-flock-pullet.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew flock members\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ekeeping a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2017\/10\/the-importance-of-keeping-closed-flock.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eclosed flock\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;cleaning the chicken coop and run regularly to remove infected scabs and debris\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFowl Pox Mortality Rates\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe dry form of fowl pox is rarely fatal (less than 5% of infected birds die), although cases can vary in severity. 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The UV rays from the sun provide essential Vitamin D to both people and pets.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHowever, the sunshine also plays other important roles in the life and health of a chicken. Obviously chickens don't wear watches or rely on clocks to tell them when to head into the coop to sleep. That's all based on the sun going down.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EDiminishing hours of daylight in the fall also signal to a chicken that it's time to start the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/07\/molt-meatloaf.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eannual molt.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;But most importantly, ultimately it's sunshine that provides fresh eggs.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4rUlOTyaUgQ\/YGXp1_u5QOI\/AAAAAAADDzc\/nMkOj0j2ozguDByPbgxbSTR7YzTxO0vkQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1036\/whychickensneedsunshine12.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"eggs in basket sitting in the grass\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1036\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4rUlOTyaUgQ\/YGXp1_u5QOI\/AAAAAAADDzc\/nMkOj0j2ozguDByPbgxbSTR7YzTxO0vkQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w494-h640\/whychickensneedsunshine12.jpg\" width=\"494\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhy Chickens Need Sunshine\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the FDA, inadequate levels of vitamin D in the diet of a chicken for more than two or three weeks may cause bone weakness, fractures or joint problems, and potentially death in birds not exposed to direct sunlight daily.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithout any sunlight (or Vitamin D supplements), your chickens would stop laying eggs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESunshine for Egg Laying\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESunlight is essential for egg laying poultry to stimulate their ovaries to release a yolk and begin the egg laying process.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChickens need a minimum of about 16 hours of light per day for optimal laying,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/05\/duck-eggs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Educks need about 14 hours\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2020\/04\/a-dozen-fascinating-facts-about-goose.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egeese lay best\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;with 10 hours of daylight.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESunshine for Reducing Pathogens\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut sunlight plays another very important role in the health and well-being of your backyard flock. For this reason I try to get my chickens outside from sunrise to sundown every day year round by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2018\/06\/5-easy-ways-to-summerize-your-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esummerizing\u003C\/a\u003E and then \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2016\/01\/how-to-winterize-your-chicken-run.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewinterizing my run\u003C\/a\u003E to encourage them to spend as little time inside as possible.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's also one reason (among others) that I never recommend a fully (solid) covered chicken run.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nRLshhtZQ4I\/YGXkBfB-yNI\/AAAAAAADDys\/td0blt4SFpcqDjzFYG_0NNWYUpcn-jySQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1042\/whychickensneedsunshine-7.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"chickens in front of brown chicken coop with green doors\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1042\" data-original-width=\"906\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nRLshhtZQ4I\/YGXkBfB-yNI\/AAAAAAADDys\/td0blt4SFpcqDjzFYG_0NNWYUpcn-jySQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w556-h640\/whychickensneedsunshine-7.jpg\" width=\"556\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead I prefer to see\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2016\/03\/building-predator-proof-chicken-run.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eonly part of the run covered in solid material\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E- either wood or metal - where you can set up your chickens' dust bath, feed and water so they're protected from the elements, leaving the rest of the run \"roof\" open to the sun and covered with wire.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis not only gives your flock access to a nice sunny run, the sun also helps to dry out the run and kill the various pathogens that tend to multiply and flourish in a chicken run. UV rays are the best way to kill most bacteria and pathogens.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to needing a certain number of hours of daylight to lay eggs, chickens and other poultry also need sunshine for another important reason.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESunshine for Vitamin D\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike humans, chickens need Vitamin D. And the best way to get Vitamin D is to spend time outside in the sun.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's one reason why chickens are good for your health! Spending time outside supervising your chickens' free range time allows you both to get a nice dose of Vitamin D.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qz-Nsx8_GD8\/YGXkNSsZ3bI\/AAAAAAADDyw\/b0Io-AemCZsgq3vgPv6nxpwJYUvWWxqnwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1058\/whychickensneedsunshine-8.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"gray chicken heading back to chicken coop\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1058\" data-original-width=\"832\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qz-Nsx8_GD8\/YGXkNSsZ3bI\/AAAAAAADDyw\/b0Io-AemCZsgq3vgPv6nxpwJYUvWWxqnwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w504-h640\/whychickensneedsunshine-8.jpg\" width=\"504\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESo Why is Vitamin D important?\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn humans and animals, Vitamin D helps the body absorb nutrients better. This includes calcium. So chickens who get adequate levels of Vitamin D will lay eggs with stronger, thicker shells, and also have stronger bones themselves.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConversely, a\u0026nbsp; Vitamin D deficiency in chickens can lead to:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ethin, broken eggshells\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Elow egg production\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ebrittle bones\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2014\/04\/preventing-and-treating-wry-neck-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewry neck\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/04\/spraddle-leg.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esplayed\u003C\/a\u003E or weak legs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Etrouble walking and standing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eosteoporosis\/rickets\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Edeformed keels\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Estunted growth\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Esoft or broken nails, toes or beaks\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's also thought that not getting enough sunshine can lead to aggression, feather pecking and overall grouchy chickens. Kind of like seasonal affective disorder, or seasonal depression, in humans?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4dyv9lpxY7A\/YGX3KUklNZI\/AAAAAAADDzo\/eZHRY2tVTvUv8xLYD_IGvKLH5AigXE-pACLcBGAsYHQ\/s867\/whychickensneedsunshine13.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"chickens next to tree\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"700\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4dyv9lpxY7A\/YGX3KUklNZI\/AAAAAAADDzo\/eZHRY2tVTvUv8xLYD_IGvKLH5AigXE-pACLcBGAsYHQ\/w516-h640\/whychickensneedsunshine13.jpg\" width=\"516\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow Do Chickens get their Vitamin D?\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn chickens and other birds, their preen gland which is located at the base of the tail, contains oil that the bird spreads over their feathers as they preen. That oil produces\u0026nbsp; Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat Vitamin D is then absorbed into the body through the skin, much like humans.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, chickens also absorb Vitamin D through their eyes. Unlike humans who only see the red, blue green color spectrum, chickens also \"see\" UV rays. Not only can chickens see better than we can, they can see a wider range of color, including UVA and UVB rays. And therefore they can absorb Vitamin D through their eyes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis skill absorbing the sunlight is what helps to regulate their breathing, signal to them when it's time to molt, and in migrating birds, it tell them when to fly south.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough sunlight does shine into your coop, adding to the hours of daylight your chickens need to lay eggs, since UV rays don't penetrate glass, your chickens actually have to be outside to get the benefits of the sunshine.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gERQ7kZdUjM\/YGXkun6mQlI\/AAAAAAADDzE\/2nXKKTDvkNkbrmCI_i9N4_bmua9ljf5ggCLcBGAsYHQ\/s976\/WhyChickensNeedSunshine3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"chickens taking dust baths\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"976\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gERQ7kZdUjM\/YGXkun6mQlI\/AAAAAAADDzE\/2nXKKTDvkNkbrmCI_i9N4_bmua9ljf5ggCLcBGAsYHQ\/w524-h640\/WhyChickensNeedSunshine3.jpg\" width=\"524\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESunbathing Chickens\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour chickens will take advantage of their dust bathing time to also do some sunbathing. You might notice when they are wriggling around and writhing in the dry dirt taking their bath, they'll also often sprawl out, limbs at weird angles, and just lay there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI think every chicken keeper has glanced over at some point or another to see one of their chickens sprawled in this pose and assumed they've been killed by a predator! But no, your chicken is just doing a little sunbathing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dYsXKrD_HE8\/YGjx0PVORgI\/AAAAAAADD3o\/GmHKntjpDxAVlX1aPsBLjE3CB1-KlfdKwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1002\/why-chickens-need-sunshine.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"chickens dust bathing\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1002\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dYsXKrD_HE8\/YGjx0PVORgI\/AAAAAAADD3o\/GmHKntjpDxAVlX1aPsBLjE3CB1-KlfdKwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w510-h640\/why-chickens-need-sunshine.jpg\" width=\"510\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOther Sources of Vitamin D\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to getting Vitamin D from the sun, it's also possible to get it in foods we eat. Vitamin D is added to chicken feeds, of course. It's also naturally present in eggs, red meat, fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines and herring, and cod liver oil. There are no plants that contain Vitamin D, although mushrooms do.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInterestingly, or rather, obviously, the eggs from free range chickens will contain more Vitamin D than eggs laid by chickens who never go outdoors.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome foods such as milk, orange juice and cereals are fortified with Vitamin D.\u0026nbsp; I personally take a Vitamin D supplement on the advice of my doctor.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince we live in Maine, it's pretty common to have low levels of Vitamin D when you live in a northern climate where short days and weak sunlight is common through most of the year.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8-8JC7rBJ6I\/YGXkYwoIjeI\/AAAAAAADDy4\/kb3l8m7mrEQVnz2NF39bL_beMvgz_7eeACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1075\/WhyChickensNeedSunshine-1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"chickens sitting under trees\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1075\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8-8JC7rBJ6I\/YGXkYwoIjeI\/AAAAAAADDy4\/kb3l8m7mrEQVnz2NF39bL_beMvgz_7eeACLcBGAsYHQ\/w562-h640\/WhyChickensNeedSunshine-1.jpg\" width=\"562\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow Much Vitamin D do Chickens Need?\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDepending on their age, chickens need between 3,000 - 5,000 IU\/kg of Vitamin D daily.\u0026nbsp; This can be easily achieved by allowing your chickens 15-30 minutes outside in the sunshine each day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThis includes baby chicks. It's one reason why I like to get mine out on the grass (safe and supervised of course!) as early as possible, at least for a bit on warm, sunny afternoons.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fj_4r_sxgxo\/YGXjZNDpT1I\/AAAAAAADDyc\/-7RFdQxQcTMAbBiadGPvdApTQaVUz7xFACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1059\/whychickensneedsunshine-11.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"baby chicks in the grass\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1059\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fj_4r_sxgxo\/YGXjZNDpT1I\/AAAAAAADDyc\/-7RFdQxQcTMAbBiadGPvdApTQaVUz7xFACLcBGAsYHQ\/w484-h640\/whychickensneedsunshine-11.jpg\" width=\"484\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhat Happens when Chickens get too Much Vitamin D?\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhile it\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;is\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Epossible for chickens to get too much Vitamin D, it's rare to get too much Vitamin D just from sunlight.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBut it is a fat-soluble vitamin, so it does build up in the body and that can result in too much calcium in a chickens' blood. This is called \"hypercalcemia\".\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C5QME6ucJVg\/YGXhajE4maI\/AAAAAAADDyM\/eeDB3tcmx4YU4NzEomb-dCGjiDb6RL2yQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/whychickensneedsunshine-10.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"chicken egg with calcium deposits on shell\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"640\" data-original-width=\"498\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C5QME6ucJVg\/YGXhajE4maI\/AAAAAAADDyM\/eeDB3tcmx4YU4NzEomb-dCGjiDb6RL2yQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w498-h640\/whychickensneedsunshine-10.jpg\" width=\"498\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESigns of a Vitamin D Overdose\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEarly outward signs of too much Vitamin D and hypercalcemia include \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2016\/02\/why-does-my-egg-look-weird-eggshell.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmall, hard, raised spots on the surface of the eggshell\u003C\/a\u003E. When scraped off, you'll find tiny holes in the eggshell where the spots were.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELong-term hypercalcemia can lead to heart and liver damage.\u0026nbsp; However, it's not common for chickens to get too much Vitamin D merely from being outdoors. It's far more common for\u0026nbsp; chickens (and humans) to suffer from too little Vitamin D.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFactors Potentially Leading to a Vitamin D Deficiency\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConfining chickens to their coop during the day\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELimiting access to natural sunlight\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPenning chickens in a run that's mostly shaded or covered\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFeeding chickens excessive amounts of some foods like spinach that \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2014\/06\/the-danger-of-feeding-too-much-spinach.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econtain high levels of oxalic acid\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MjwyQ9x_Y3c\/YGXhoRIsb4I\/AAAAAAADDyQ\/ZVsNQVD_Vs0xCPCU7-opmRpqZ6Ra3urhACLcBGAsYHQ\/s747\/whychickensneedsunshine2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"chicken in the grass\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"747\" data-original-width=\"576\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MjwyQ9x_Y3c\/YGXhoRIsb4I\/AAAAAAADDyQ\/ZVsNQVD_Vs0xCPCU7-opmRpqZ6Ra3urhACLcBGAsYHQ\/w494-h640\/whychickensneedsunshine2.jpg\" width=\"494\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESo to keep your chickens happy and healthy, laying plenty of eggs with nice strong shells and to also boost your own mood, be sure that everybody enjoys plenty of time outside in the sunshine - year round.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPin This!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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