How often do you put garlic in the water?

[Sparko]

Just want to know, I’ve been putting garlic since I found out you could and alternating it with electrolytes and am not sure if it’s a good idea.

 

[igorsMistress]

You can put garlic or electrolytes in the water but you should still provide plain fresh water for your birds as well.

 

[Folly's place]

Plain fresh water is best!
Garlic stays in my kitchen, and electrolytes are only out there for a couple of days, if new shipped chicks are very stressed on arrival. Then there's also a separate waterer with plain water available to them.
Mary

 

[wamtazlady]

I have used electrolytes when I got new birds. Never have used garlic. What does garlic do?

 

[pibb]

You don't need to give electrolytes unless you have new chicks or the birds are dehydrated.

I believe you give garlic water once or twice a week for 24 hours time. You have to crush raw garlic, not use garlic powder or minced garlic.

 

[Mtnboomer]

I use garlic once a month for a few days at a time. It helps boost immune systems and aid in digestion. Plain water remains available.
Reported benefits of garlic can be found here: https://poultrykeeper.com/health-suppliments/garlic-for-chickens/