Foreman’
s General Store carries Luv Nest Organic Herbal Blend products. Luv Nest products are designed especially for Chickens, Ducks, and other poultry – they are completely natural and edible. Please use wisely, and remember – nothing replaces keeping the coops clean!
We stock a variety of Luv Nest products which include Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Meadowsweet, Peppermint Leaf, Red Clover, Red Raspberry Leaf, Rosemary, Thyme, Comfrey, Nettle Leaf, Calendula Flowers, Fennel, and Lavender.
Here are the Herbs and their properties, (how they can help and their uses):
Chamomile
Gentle and calming, can be an excellent natural helper in digestive and growth
Comfrey Leaf
Fabulous healing herb, protein-rich, great for skin and digestive issues – fresh leaves smell like cucumber
Calendula
Anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, soothing and beautiful, can deepen the color of yolks and soften fur
Fennel
Repels pests, helpful to the digestive and reproductive systems, can help increase appetite and laying
Lavender Flowers
Wonderfully aromatic, stress reliever, helps blood circulation, an effective insecticide – especially lice!
Lemon Balm
A favorite in the garden, can repel rodents, is an anti-bacterial and aromatic stress-reliever!
Meadowsweet
Internally soothing and an anti-inflammatory, a wonderfully natural anti-microbial herb
Nettle Leaf
A wonderful source of nutrients, containing a number of essential minerals including iron, calcium and magnesium
Raspberry Leaf
Can help strengthen and stimulate reproductive systems, and is a great nutritional source
Peppermint
The lovely scent can help repel pests and insects, and can help sooth digestive tracts.
Red Clover
Excellent laying stimulant, respiratory system helper, and nutrition powerhouse.
Rosemary
Smells terrific, helps respiratory health and is an effective insecticide
Thyme
Antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-parasitic; helps digestive and respiratory systems