What is blue borage?

What is blue borage?

(Borago officinalis) One of the easiest flowering herbs to grow, 2 to 3 foot tall borage has clusters of sky-blue little starry flowers and silvery-green leaves that add contrast to other garden plants. Harvest these dainty "bluest of blue" flowers with their mild, cucumber taste to use as garnishes and decorations.

What are the benefits of borage?

Borage flower and leaves are used for fever, cough, and depression. Borage is also used for a hormone problem called adrenal insufficiency, for "blood purification," to increase urine flow, to prevent inflammation of the lungs, as a sedative, and to promote sweating.

Is borage hard to grow?

Borage is an easy, fast-growing annual herb with vivid blue flowers and the flavor and scent of cucumbers. ... Native to the Mediterranean, Borage is a somewhat gangly plant, but you barely notice it because the star-shaped flowers are so vibrant.

Is borage easy to grow?

Borage is generally trouble free and easy to grow. The young growth of borage sometimes becomes infected with blackfly, which makes it a useful companion plant to broad beans, as it can lure blackfly away from your beans.

Do bees like borage?

Borage is an amazing plant for bees. It's an annual herb worthy of any garden, the pretty blue flowers are great for summer drinks and the young borage leaves add texture to a salad. The flowers replenish their nectaries regularly and are a magnet for honeybees all summer.

Do chickens eat borage?

Chickens love borage, and once planted this herb will self-seed readily, some might say too readily! Benefits: Borage contains high amounts of vitamins A and C, beta-carotene for gorgeous yellow egg yolks and a range of minerals and trace elements.

Is Lemongrass OK for chickens?

Chickens can and will eat lemongrass, and it's fine in small amounts. Whether you're trying to grow it, or you want to know if you can feed it to your hens – they'll eat it either way. There are some awesome health benefits to eating lemongrass too, as I'll explain.

What kills chickens at night and leaves?

Preventing predation is far more effective than shooting or trapping an animal or two. Most chicken losses occur at night when raccoons, skunks, opossums, owls, mink, and weasels are most likely to prowl. The best defense against night shift chicken snatchers is a sturdy tight coop.

Do chickens grieve when dead?

The dying chicken passes alone. ... A grieving hen avoids interacting with the flock and sits in a corner with puffed-up feathers like a chicken that feels ill. Some mourn only temporarily, but others never seem to recover from the loss of a flockmate.

Do chickens feel sad when you take their eggs?

No, chickens do not feel any emotions at all when their eggs are taken, in a flock that lays eggs regularly and where the eggs are collected daily. The only time a hen would feel any kind of connection with the eggs is if she is “broody,” that is, ready to sit on a nest of eggs and hatch them.

Do chickens get sad when you give them away?

So, yes, she will be upset. And she will probably be low on the totem pole and singled out as the newbie for a while. Chickens aren't pleasant that way.

Do chickens miss their owners?

It's not common for chickens to get attached to humans, however, they have been found to follow their owners from time to time. This could be down to the fact they relate feeding time when their owner is around. However, many chicken owners are 100% positive that chickens do feel affection for them.

Do chickens like being petted?

While they may not seem like the most obviously affectionate of animals, most backyard chickens grow very accustomed to their owners, often delighting in being picked up, petted and talked to in a soft and gentle manner.

How do I know if my chicken is happy?

Chickens that are happy will be active and scratching around in the grass, laying in the sun--yes, they do that, too!-- or taking a bath in the dirt. We don't recommend YOU try that chicken behavior--for humans, water baths tend to work a little better.

Is Bread Bad for chickens?

Foods that are Safe to Feed Your Chickens Bread – Bread, in moderation, can be fed to your chickens, but avoid moldy bread. Cooked meats – Meats should be cut into small pieces. Corn – Raw, cooked, or dried corn can be fed to your chickens. ... Grains – Rice, wheat, and other grains are fine for your chickens.

Are grapes OK for chickens?

Lucky for you, if you're a grape lover, grapes are a safe choice as a chicken treat, and your chickens will love you for it! Grapes are juicy and sweet, even when they start to shrivel up… ... So, yes, overall and in moderation, grapes are safe for chickens.

What food is best for chickens?

Select fruits, vegetables and grains will keep chickens happy and ensure they are receiving a nutritionally balanced diet. Good choices include leafy greens, cooked beans, corn, non-sugary cereals and grains, berries, apples and most other fruits and vegetables.

What do you feed chickens naturally?

Main Feed for Chickens

1. Alfalfa meal (high protein, good for winter)
2. Corn (a mainstay for chickens, store whole)
3. Field peas (for protein, to avoid soybean use)
4. Wheat.
5. Oats and/or barley (less than 15 percent of the total diet together)