This week we’re going to talk about the benefits of tea tree and lavender essential oils for your chickens. We use both lavender and tea tree essential oils in our home as well as our coop. I think one of the biggest reasons that some backyard chicken keepers are leery of using essential oils is because they aren’t sure which ones are safe for their flock as well as how much to use and where.
Why Should You Use Essential Oils for Chickens?
I understand that some backyard chicken keepers may feel unsure about using essential oils. The biggest concern is usually around knowing which oils are safe, how much to use and where to apply them. That’s why I’m such a big fan of Strong Animals Chicken Essentials products. They’ve done the research and have formulated their products to ensure the correct and safe amounts of essential oils are used for your chickens’ benefit.
I’ve been using their products faithfully for over four years, and I’ve seen the difference in my chickens. If you’re on the fence about using essential oils with your flock, I highly recommend giving Strong Animals Chicken Essentials a try—they really know what they’re doing!
Focus on Tea Tree and Lavender Oils
Today we’re going to focus on the two essential oils found in the Bye-Bye Boo Boos spray - tea tree and lavender essential oils.
Bye-Bye Boo Boos is a wound spray for poultry. It’s safe for all types! Bye-Bye Boo Boos has been a great addition to our coop. It’s not too often that one of the girls gets a cut or abrasion. However, when they do, I like to treat it right away with this!
Tea Tree Oil for Chickens: Antibacterial and Healing Properties
According to Mayo Clinic, “Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, is an essential oil that comes from steaming the leaves of the Australian tea tree. When used topically, tea tree oil is believed to be antibacterial.”
One of the great benefits of tea tree oil is that it acts as a bug deterrent, especially helpful in preventing flystrike and bumblefoot on open wounds. Flies are discouraged from bothering the wound, allowing the healing process to continue without pests touching it.
Lavender Oil for Chickens: Calming and Antimicrobial Benefits
Lavender is probably one of the most common essential oils out there. Lavender is much more than just a pretty flower.
According to Sonoma Lavender, “Lavender is a potent antimicrobial, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory so it can be used to treat a number of skin problems like eczema, psoriasis and other allergies.”
Lavender is also known to speed up wound healing. Lavender encourages relaxation and can calm bites, wounds or abrasions. It’s also a natural bug repellant as well.
No Egg Withdrawal Period
There is no egg withdrawal period with Bye-Bye Boo Boos. This means that you don’t have to throw away eggs for any period while using this spray. It’s perfectly fine to continue egg consumption with all the Strong Animals Chicken Essentials products. That’s one of the things I love most about this company!
Anything that would make us throw away eggs because it’s not safe for us to eat, makes me think twice before putting it on my feathered friends too! I understand there are sometimes extreme cases. But, if I can treat our flock naturally, that’s the route I’d like to go.
All products are safe for babies too!
Natural Solutions for Your Flock
Lavender and tea tree essential oils are great and have incredible benefits for your flock…and you! As always, I encourage you to do your own research. Make sure that what you’re putting into your and your family’s body will bring benefits and not problems down the road. I have confidence in these products, and I know you will too!
Until next time,
–The Wing Lady
Bye-Bye, Boo-Boo's - Wound Care for Chickens
Bye-Bye, Boo-Boos is a safe and natural way to soothe and mend wounds, cuts, scrapes and abrasions for your flock. It contains organic lavender, tea tree essential oils and vitamin E to aid healing and protection from infection.