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Thanks. I thought that was the one.
Since it's specifically made for the goats, dogs, etc., I'd like to hear what Molly says about using it with poultry. I did contact her but she won't be back in town until after May 5 so I'd like to hear what she says. I will report back after I've discussed it with her
In the meantime...
Moonlight Mile (Susan Burek) makes herbal tincture and tonics that are specifically formulated for poultry. They do have a tonic that is aimed at immune system support.
I have to give my disclaimer, though. I feel that if I'm going to put something in my bird's waterer that I need to let them use if free-choice. Meaning that I would have more than one source of water and only put the tonic in one of them and let them choose if they want it rather than force. The only time I'd force is if there is a medical emergency and the item may save their life. So that's my philosophy...and especially with water, when using it for well animals, they need to have clean fresh water available to them imo.
Something I DO recommend is to increase vitamin A & D from a natural food source. They are both huge immune boosters and necessary for good health. Just being out in the sun will help with the vitamin D. If they are getting bugs/animal sources of protein they will get a good deal of the vitamin A they need (as opposed to beta carotene in vegs which isn't vitamin a but just a precurser.) I like to give them a shot of Fermented Cod Liver Oil from time (especially in winter) which is a fantastic source of Vitamin A &D in a bioavailable form too. More on Fermented Cod Liver Oil.
Here's a link to the avian tonics. There are also some other tonics on that page that may be useful as well.
Quote: http://moonlightmileherbs.com/herbaltonics.html
I'm kind of thinking that if the birds have a good amount of area to roam, they will likely have some good strong immune systems now that spring is here just by being able to get to some "real food" sources. If you don't have a lot of space, the herbals would likely be a good addition.
@lalaland
(Molly's Herbals)
I use FF all year round. I keep it in the house in a giant glass jar. I dont really notice a smell. It has a lid but even when its off I don't notice anything.
I am going to use the herbs I normally use for immunity health like I do all year. Of course thats only when I remember to add them to some eggs or yogurt lol
Why are you laughing?Lazy gardener.....lol.
My flock has been on FF for about 2 years now. I can say that their poop smells less and is better consistency when they are on FF. The feed bill is less. Their feather quality is much brighter. My birds on FF have started laying sooner and more frequently than birds of my neighbors and friends from the same hatch date, and often from the same parents. (All other factors remain the same) Less issues with rodents b/c there is never any feed sitting out overnight. There is also not any feed billed out onto the floor. BOSS and any other grain additives are strictly optional. Behavior changes? I have nothing to base that on. Egg quality is exceptional.I have some questions....
1) What are some of the advantages you have observed in your chickens since using FF?
Example: weight gain, feather condition , egg production....
2) Have there been any disadvantages from using FF with your chickens?
Example: Too much weight gain, unusual or bad poo....
3) Has using FF increased your budget for feed by adding BOSS and other additives to it than just regular feed?
4) Has the behavior changed in your flock since using FF?
If these questions have been asked already and answered I apologize but I haven't found them yet due to too many post to catch up on.
