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

[Crazy Maizie]

Basically the difference between oregano oil and oregano essential oil is the concentration. Oregan oil is already diffused with another oil. But, oregano essential oil is highly concentrated. The ingredients listed will just be oregano oil (100%). If it just says oregano oil, it is an essential oil and needs to be diluted.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I'll be back tomorrow night. Good night!

 

[Weeg]

And you know this is true in chickens? Where's the research?

This is article for dogs, but the first paragraph on alternatives suggests oregano oil, and uses an example based on use in chickens.
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/three-natural-antibiotics-for-your-dog/
Hope its helpful!
Ps. In this article it specifies "oil of oregano". This is because using oregano essential oil is a VERY high concentration, and isn't safe. Oil of oregano is a lower concentration and can be beneficial.

 

[Weeg]

I'm sure you read through it and noted there is more to the study. It was a study on coccidiosis and the effects of oregano oil. Many backyard chicken owners also have meat birds. A chicken is a chicken. So, I would disagree with your statement.
There are other studies as well. They most likely chose meat birds due to the end result was to slaughter and check the tissue samples. A meat bird would offer more to test as well they grow exponentially.

Here is another study this one was for oregano oil in feed (which some feeds contain):
https://www.researchgate.net/public..._and_Laurel_Essential_Oils_in_Chicken_Feeding
They used meat birds, but they also explain that they needed to test the different levels of the tissues. A meat bird would have more tissue to offer.

And another that studies oregano and garlic:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7411182/
In the intro they explain why they use broiler chickens.
"In the last few decades, the performance of broiler chickens has shown a continuous improvement in terms of achieving slaughter body weight in a shorter time, with improved feed efficiency. The main reasons for this achievement have been advances in modern broiler genotypes and intensification of management care and welfare."
Frontiers in Veterinary Science


Whether or not to use oregano oil would be up to the individual, but there is research to back a person's decision.
As humans we rely on studies involving different animals (pigs, mice, just to name a couple). We can't just brush aside information because it doesn't coincide with our preconceptions.

Here's an interesting article without all of the dissertations regarding natural "antibiotics" that animals (pets and livestock) as well as humans can use. The author notes the research and resources in the write up.
https://www.superfoodly.com/strongest-natural-antibiotics/

As with all things that we use for the animals that we care for, research is an important and valuable tool to figure out what works best for our situation and our individual homestead. The research might involve scientific journals or it would involve talking to an experienced person. The information we gleam here on BYC has to have some backing (Most comes from the scientific world - although I've never questioned what type of chicken they tested on.) We even give advice for remedies that aren't specific to chickens (an example would be using goat wormer that is not labeled for the use on chickens).

I understand the reluctance to try something new. On BYC there is a push against any holistic approaches when it comes to chicken rearing. Whatever the OP wanted to use oregano oil for, I'm sure is not that involved. But, it's not going to hurt the chicken. It may or may not produce the results they want. But, at that point, then it might be time to seek a tried and true chemical or even medical advice according to their individual preferences and management style.

Plus, its possible that the OP doesn't have true antibiotics available, and in that case this is a great option.
The photo doesn't look like an essential oil.
@Sheryl-02, the article I posts gives dosage information in the first paragraph on antibiotic substitutes. I think that may be a helpful article for you.

 

[aart]

Not a brand that I'm familiar with, but does look like a safe one,

"Looks" safe?!
Can you read the language that label is written in?

 

[Crazy Maizie]

This is article for dogs, but the first paragraph on alternatives suggests oregano oil, and uses an example based on use in chickens.
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/three-natural-antibiotics-for-your-dog/
Hope its helpful!
Ps. In this article it specifies "oil of oregano". This is because using oregano essential oil is a VERY high concentration, and isn't safe. Oil of oregano is a lower concentration and can be beneficial.

I use it on my dogs because one of them has had adverse reactions to prescribed pharmaceuticals. So, I've sought out alternatives when needed.

 

[Brooks_]

"Looks" safe?!
Can you read the language that label is written in?

The English parts, yes.

 

[aart]

The English parts, yes.

Which really tell us next to nothing.

 

[Brooks_]

Which really tell us next to nothing.

It tells me that it is 1 ounce of oregano oil. Do you think the Arabic(?) part says more?

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Here is a link to the product website.
https://www.hemanitrading.us/oregano-oil-30ml/