Can i give oregano oil to my chicken? if its not essential?

[BigBlueHen53]

okay.
here it is
see it doesn't say anywhere that its essential oil im kinda worried.. i only have this
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Try a drop in your own tongue and tell us what your reaction is, I'm curious. Is it something you would take daily, or never again? Inquiring minds! In the interest of science and all that. Thanks.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

okay.
here it is
see it doesn't say anywhere that its essential oil im kinda worried.. i only have this
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Are you able to read the label?

 

[Crazy Maizie]

okay.
here it is
see it doesn't say anywhere that its essential oil im kinda worried.. i only have this
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If you look at the labels of essential oil, it states "oregano oil" is the main ingredient.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Try a drop in your own tongue and tell us what your reaction is, I'm curious. Is it something you would take daily, or never again? Inquiring minds! In the interest of science and all that. Thanks.

Bad advice with essential oils as they are generally of a higher strength. You normally would dilute it with water or a carrier oil (if used on skin).
Furthermore, that's not how scientific studies work.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

i read it somewhere that it helps with respiratory infection
i don't have vetrx where im living that's why im trying the oil

I've not heard of using it for a respiratory issue. But, do you have the instructions as to how to go about it? An essential oil is generally diluted with another liquid - water or another oil (i.e. olive oil). I would be cautious just applying it to the bird with no instructions.
Vetrx would be used just to allow the birds nasal passages to open up - like you would with vicks vapor rub for a person. It's not going to cure them though.
But, I have read a drop of oregano oil per gallon of water is safe for them if that's your intention.
Do you have a dropper? Are you familiar with using essential oils?

 

[Brooks_]

okay.
here it is
see it doesn't say anywhere that its essential oil im kinda worried.. i only have this
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This question may help narrow down the safety: Where did you buy it? If locally, was it in the incense/aromatherapy section (likely not safe), or the vitamin section (likely safe)?

 

[Folly's place]

'Likely safe' isn't close to actually being safe. Having read Consumer Report's study of the unregulated herbal stuff available at stores, I'm not enthusiastic about any of those items.
Mary

 

[Brooks_]

'Likely safe' isn't close to actually being safe. Having read Consumer Report's study of the unregulated herbal stuff available at stores, I'm not enthusiastic about any of those items.
Mary

Goes both ways. Regulated has problems as well. HERE

 

[Sheryl-02]

I've not heard of using it for a respiratory issue. But, do you have the instructions as to how to go about it? An essential oil is generally diluted with another liquid - water or another oil (i.e. olive oil). I would be cautious just applying it to the bird with no instructions.
Vetrx would be used just to allow the birds nasal passages to open up - like you would with vicks vapor rub for a person. It's not going to cure them though.
But, I have read a drop of oregano oil per gallon of water is safe for them if that's your intention.
Do you have a dropper? Are you familiar with using essential oils?

no this is our first time using it
yeah just gonna add a drop of it in 1 gallon of water thats it..
i am kinda worried then is there any other way to cure a chicken with respiratory infection?

 

[Brooks_]

i am kinda worried then is there any other way to cure a chicken with respiratory infection?

True antibiotics. Amoxicillin, etc. Exact type and dose, I do not know.