Spring is upon us, and some of the girls in the hen house are looking a little rough around the edges. I thought it might be time for a little pick-me-up treat.
A few months ago I read about a sort of "energy" drink that the birds might enjoy. Pureed carrots, vitamin C, echinacea, vitamin B12, and garlic. I whipped up a batch today -- the girls have been working hard at producing eggs, and they deserve a carrot smoothie! By the way, have you been keeping up with the daily egg count? Check it out!
I added the mixture to one of their 3-gallon water containers, and filled the rest of the container with cool, fresh water.
The girls gave it two toes up! Even Wiley thought it was grand!
Edited to Add: Found the site where I read about the drink. She didn't use vitamin B12 in her version, but I did.
Wonder what unexpected thing your girls will do with the added B12 . . . maybe lay purple eggs or some cool thing. :) You're so good to them!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | April 05, 2010 at 09:10 PM
After checking the "egg count" statistics, I'm glad you seem to have something to do in your "spare" time. Carrot smoothie vitamin shake???? While my feet slip further off the peddles of life you just keep on amazing me with the multi-tasking. My computer just runs slower and slower everyd,d,d,day..... Love, Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | April 04, 2010 at 02:13 PM
That sounded yummy until you added the garlic! LOL. I bet they love it. I checked the egg count. Oh-my that is a LOT of eggs. Hoppy Easter to all...
Posted by: Carol Dee | April 04, 2010 at 08:17 AM
Looks like they are loving it..... what fantastic egg count... that is a LOT of eggs!
Posted by: Harriet Hensley | April 04, 2010 at 07:08 AM
lucky girls!!! You just kill me Anna..you're so good to all of your animals, going above and beyond...guess that's the way it should be w/pets and farm animals..I did the same w/our chocolate lab when we had her...
Posted by: Kellie | April 03, 2010 at 05:24 PM
How cool! I didn't know that chickens could enjoy a Happy Hour! LOL I hope it makes them feel super duper GOOD!!!
Hope you are enjoying a nice weekend. I have daffodils blooming! WOOHOO!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | April 03, 2010 at 04:31 PM
Julia Child, move over! Cluck-Cluck!
Posted by: Gabi With An Eye | April 03, 2010 at 02:35 PM
YUMMMM...looks like a great New Year's Eve cocktail! The girls certainly deserve a treat. Love, MOM
Posted by: Lori W | April 03, 2010 at 02:26 PM