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50 Beneficial Herbs For Ducks

We've compiled an extensive list of herbs to help support your duck's health naturally. Our herbal guide is not a substitute for professional poultry treatment. This is a list for informational purposes only, please use it with caution.


1. Anise Seed

Appetite stimulator Parasite repellant Antimicrobial

 

2. Basil

→ Immune system

 

3. Bay

Immune system

Insect repellant → Antiseptic

 

4. Bee Balm

Respiratory health

Antibacterial Antiseptic

 

5. Borage

Cardiovascular health

Beta-carotene → Calcium

 

6. Calendula

Yolk color enhancer

→ Antibacterial Anti-inflammatory

 

7. Catnip

Sedative

Insect repellant Respiratory health

 

8. Cayenne

Appetite stimulator

Circulation Antiseptic

 

9. Chamomile

Antibiotic Detoxifier

 

10. Chervil

Iron

Calcium Anti-inflammatory

 

11. Chickweed

Pain reliever

Digestion Anti-inflammatory

 

12. Chive

Digestion

→ Appetite stimulator → Iron

 

13. Cilantro

Fungicide

 

14. Cinnamon

Insect repellant Digestion

 

15. Clover

Niacin

Detoxifier Respiratory health

 

16. Comfrey

Pain reliever

Anti-inflammatory Protein

 

17. Dandelion

Detoxifier

Yolk color enhancer Digestion

 

18. Dill

→ Respiratory health

 

19. Echinacea

Respiratory health

Immune system Antibacterial

 

20. Fennel

Reproductive health Insect repellent

 

21. Garlic

Respiratory health

Immune system Laying stimulant

 

22. Ginger

Circulatory system

Appetite stimulant Digestion

 

23. Goldenseal

Anti-inflammatory

Antibacterial Appetite stimulant

 

24. Hibiscus

Immune system

Digestion Anti-inflammatory

 

25. Hyssop

Detoxifier

Anti-inflammatory Respiratory health

 

26. Lavender

Circulatory system

Stress reducer Insect repellent

 

27. Lemon Balm

Antioxidant

Stress reducer Cognitive health

 

28. Lemon Verbena

Antioxidant

Antiviral Heat stress reducer

 

29. Lemongrass

Insect repellant

Anti-inflammatory Digestion

 

30. Lovage

Kidney health

Anti-inflammatory Digestion

 

31. Marigold

Respiratory health

→ Antioxidant Yolk color enhancer

 

32. Marjoram

Anti-bacterial Antioxidant

 

33. Mint(s)

Antiviral

Egg enhancer Laying stimulant

 

34. Mugwort

Dewormer

Digestion Insect repellent

 

35. Nasturtium

→ Diuretic

→ Laying stimulant Antibiotic

 

36. Nettle

Yolk color enhancer

Antioxidants Calcium

 

37. Olive

Yolk color enhancer

Antimicrobial Cardiovascular health

 

38. Oregano

Antibiotic

Anti-inflammatory → Immune system

 

39. Parsley

Circulation

→ Vitamin-rich Laying stimulant

 

40. Pineapple Sage

Antiseptic

Digestion Nervous system

 

41. Plantain

Antibacterial

Antimicrobial Anti-inflammatory

 

42. Raspberry Leaf

Reproductive health

Reproductive health Antioxidant

 

43. Rose Petals

Niacin

Antioxidant Water-rich

 

44. Rosemary

Antimicrobial Respiratory health

 

45. Sage

Antibacterial

Anti-fungal Anti-osteoporosis

 

46. St John’s Wort

Respiratory health Antiviral

 

47. Tarragon

Appetite stimulant

Antibacterial Antioxidant

 

48. Thyme

Antibacterial

Antioxidant Respiratory health

 

49. Turmeric

Antimicrobial Dewormer

 

50. Yarrow

→ Anti-inflammatory

Antibacterial Respiratory health


We hope this helpful list of duck-safe herbs can guide you when choosing plants for your garden. If you’re unsure if you can feed your duck a particular food, head over to our information center: Can I feed my duck? to find out more.

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