The Herbal Henhouse

Want to bring more natural, thoughtful care into your chicken-keeping routine—without getting lost in a hundred conflicting internet searches?

Drawing on years of hands-on flock keeping and careful research, Mary Butler opens the herbal cupboard in The Herbal Henhouse: Nurturing Your Chickens with Nature’s Remedies. Discover which herbs and plants belong around your birds, which to avoid, and how to prepare more than 200 practical herbal blends—from salves, soaks and tonics to feed mixes and coop-care preparations.

With guides to herb safety and dosage, seasonal care, common flock concerns, and everyday observation, this is a reference to keep within reach long after the first read. Natural doesn’t automatically mean harmless: Mary emphasizes informed use and veterinary support when a bird needs professional care.

For backyard chicken keepers who believe good flock care begins with curiosity, preparation, and a whole lot of love.