The Weekly Coop Herb Bomb

Every Friday, just after coop clean-out, I throw together a little herbal offering for the hens, a kind of rustic confetti that smells like an old-world apothecary met a midsummer meadow. It’s practical, but also a little bit magical. These “herb bombs” don’t explode (thankfully), but they do release calming scents, deter pests, and bring a pop of colour to the coop.

Ingredients

- Lavender – soothing and mite-repelling

- Mint – cooling and fresh; deters pests and delights hens

- Thyme – antimicrobial and aromatic

- Oregano – antifungal and antibacterial

- Rosemary – effective against creepy crawlies

- Lemon balm – calming for both hens and humans

- Sage – earthy, cleansing, and pest-repelling

- Calendula petals – healing, gentle, and bright as sunshine

Gather a few sprigs of each and tie into a bundle until you're ready to use.



How to Use Your Herb Bomb

- Tear apart the bundle with your hands — this isn’t a bouquet, it’s a blessing.

- Scatter generously in all the right places:

Beneath nesting box bedding

Into the corners of the coop floor

Along perch bars or anywhere your hens roost



Seasonal Tips

- Using fresh herbs? Make sure the coop is well-ventilated so they don’t turn to mush.

- Damp weather? Skip the scatter, hang the herbs instead. Bundles tied with twine will last longer and still do their job.