Does anyone use Colloidal Silver or Grapefruit Seed Extract?

[Nonnie195]

How much of each do you add to your water? There is so much information out there about natural remedies, it is hard to know what to do. I just ordered/received WormGuard Plus Broad Spectrum for Poultry (from Holistic Hourse.com) for intestinal worms and parasites. (I am using it for prevention.) It has DE, whole flax seed, and grape seed extract. I added it to their feed, as per instructions. I was also advised to use 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar per 1 gal of water to help prevent worms. While I love the thought of going natural with preventatives/cures, how does one know if any interaction will occur when using many of the products/ingredients together?

 

[karabou]

I used the GSE to treat and cure coccidiosis (suspected anyway). I think the world of it.

 

[NinjaRooster]

I used Colloidal Silver on my New Hampshire when she got an awful wound on her neck. She must have true to escape from the run, and got stuck and tore the feather, skin, and some flesh off.
As soon as I noticed it, I sprayed it heavily on her neck. Within an HOUR it was drastically improved. I continued spraying at least twice a day, until it was healed. After two weeks, you could not tell it had ever happened.

 

[andreacroyle]

The avian pet rescue I volunteered for used GSE in all their bird's water - I think it was 3 drops per water bowl (think 1/3 c water). It was used as a preventative for infection....which specific diseases I'm not sure of....

I've used both for myself to knock out a virus this fall which wouldn't leave our household. Chiro recommended it - tasted AWFUL - think oily water - but it did the trick. I'm using it once again, as I don't wish to be ill for Christmas (and my sinus' are acting up again).

I have been searching through websites and BYC for this answer thanks for actually taking the time to answer.

 

[Tracy in MO]

I used Colloidal Silver on my New Hampshire when she got an awful wound on her neck. She must have true to escape from the run, and got stuck and tore the feather, skin, and some flesh off.
As soon as I noticed it, I sprayed it heavily on her neck. Within an HOUR it was drastically improved. I continued spraying at least twice a day, until it was healed. After two weeks, you could not tell it had ever happened.