Herbs for Hen Health: Mint

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A favourite amongst gardeners due to it’s multitude of uses, fragrant smell, and being super simple to grow, mint is a must have addition to your garden. There are many different mint varieties you can grow, some of the most popular include, spearmint, peppermint and white peppermint. Mint likes to be planted in deep, moist soil in a partly shaded area, however it will grow almost anywhere, even in the darkest corners of your garden bed! Because it is such a rapid grower, it needs to be tended to more often than other herbs to keep it from spreading, however this means you will never be short of mint! Good for your Hens Because mint (all types) is a natural incestide and rodent repellent, it is the perfect addition to your chickens nesting box mix, especially where baby chicks are