starting out suggestions/ideas.....

[lynnehd]

I will say that I chose to use the medicated feed which contains the thiamine analogue, Amprolium. Kind of like a fake Vitamin B1.
I live in the Pacific NW and we don't get consistently cold enough to kill off the coccidiomycosis spores in the soil. So it can be a problem around here.
So Mary makes a good point; know your climate and risks in your area.

Lynne

 

[chooks4life]

Do you know if adding oregano to their feed is like adding garlic.? I read somewhere that oregano to their feed boost the immune system and has antibiotic properties. But now everytime I look for that post I can't find it

have you ever heard of oregano in their diet.?

Oregano has been used successfully in commercial operations to prevent and treat disease. I wouldn't say it's just like garlic, every plant is different, but it does appear quite potent and useful. I haven't done it but would try it out in future.

Best wishes.

 

[AmericanMom]

Do you know if adding oregano to their feed is like adding garlic.? I read somewhere that oregano to their feed boost the immune system and has antibiotic properties. But now everytime I look for that post I can't find it

have you ever heard of oregano in their diet.?

I free range my turkey flock with my chickens. Once a week I mix about 15 drops of oregano oil into 1/2 cup vegetable oil and then mix that into about 8 cups of their feed.
Last year I had a turkey hen get sick, I separated her and another turkey for companionship and fed her this everyday, after a few days she perked up. After a week I scaled it back until she and her poo was completely normal, they went back to the flock and now its just a part of a weekly regiment I feed to everyone. I have had no other signs of illness. I also give free choice of AVC in their water each day.

On edit:
I got this recipe from a herbalist who got this from a turkey farm.