Lolly, Holly, Molly, Dolly and Polly are all doing well. They have enjoyed summer evenings out in the Chicken Tractor. As winter approaches, we will winterize the chicken coop and our hens will be snug.
This season I have been drying marigolds. I plan to toss the petals into the coop for a touch of summer in the middle of the winter.
I have two large coffee cans full of marigold petals. Each time I open the can, I will smell summer.
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Advice From a Chicken
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They sure look gorgeous! I think maybe eating marigolds make the yolks darker and richer?
ReplyDeleteHow nice you will have these this winter for the cuties to eat. That will be a nice treat for them. Have a great weekend xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour chicken look so healthy. I never knew that Marigold petals was good for chickens. I have lots of marigold blooming right now but sadly, no chickens.
ReplyDeleteI learn something new every day.
Take care and have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Julia
Well, they say you are never to old to lean new tricks, I didn't realize I could save my marigolds for my chickens, thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the hens advice! Thank yu for sharing.
Have a blessed weekend,
Blessings,
Sue
What lovely photos these flowers make!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I use to dry my marigolds and make them into garlands for selling t craft shows. So love the names of your chicks! Janice
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Nothing like a whiff of summer in the dead of a Wisconsin winter!!!! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful. I know some don't like the scent of marigolds. I love it. So spicy. The chickens will love the petals "in the bleak midwinter." You take such good care of your chickens.
ReplyDeleteMmm...keeping a bit of summer in a can. What a fabulous idea.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this post! Oh Carla, I forgot to plant Marigolds this summer, in fact, I didn't plant any flowers in the vegetable garden. Last fall, I pulled up all the marigolds and let the hens eat them. They loved them! Can't believe I didn't remember that. Now I see why it is so important to keep a gardening journal.
ReplyDeleteI love marigolds, and I want to know more about why chickens like marigolds in their homes during winter! :D
ReplyDeleteSo pleased that Lolly, Holly, Molly, Dolly and Polly are all doing well :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know they could eat marigolds.
Enjoy the week ahead.
All the best Jan
OMG, what a great idea to dry and save the marigolds for winter! I don't have chickens, but I might have to borrow the idea as inspiration to get me through the dark, cold days ahead. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThe Marigold petals are so pretty, Carla. Their golden color reminds me of Autumn too.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like they smell wonderful. They must brighten up the chicken coop during the
long cold Winter days. I like the "advice from a chicken." And it's all true. ; )
~Sheri
Wow, that's a lot of marigolds. They should enjoy them. I love the advice from the chickens.
ReplyDeleteHow fun. Please share how this works. I am curious if you will see a difference in their yolk color!
ReplyDeleteThe chickens are precious. I hope they enjoy their marigold snack when it's cold! xoxo
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