- Aug 20, 2009
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My two year old Barred Rock was very ill a week ago. She was lethargic, would not eat, had diarrhea, and was sleeping outside on the perch. She quickly lost tons of weight. We did not have the money to take her to the vet or to buy expensive antibiotics. I didn't think that she would make it, and was feeling pretty helpless. In a last-ditch effort, looked on the forum and consulted other internet sources. I found numerous tips for sick chickens. I tried a blend of what I read and she is almost back to her old self! I want to share these in case others need affordable home remedies.
Garlic: 2 crushed cloves of garlic in the water once a day (antibacterial)
Apple Cider Vinegar: 1 half a cup of apple cider vinegar in water once a day (Proboiotics and acidity levels)
Grapefruit Seed Extract: one small drop of concentrated formula in 3/4 cup water, fed by syringe once a day (antibacterial)
Yogurt offered in the morning (to get her to eat and to provide probiotics to counter effects of grapefruit seed)
Gatorade: Small amount in water each day (electrolytes) She was drinking too much and not eating enough. The Gatorade helped ward off dehydration until she started eating again
I am not sure if the combination of these worked, or if there was one silver bullet, but either way she made an amazing recovery. I was really surprised at how well these simple remedies worked! I would highly recommend them if you have a sick bird.
Garlic: 2 crushed cloves of garlic in the water once a day (antibacterial)
Apple Cider Vinegar: 1 half a cup of apple cider vinegar in water once a day (Proboiotics and acidity levels)
Grapefruit Seed Extract: one small drop of concentrated formula in 3/4 cup water, fed by syringe once a day (antibacterial)
Yogurt offered in the morning (to get her to eat and to provide probiotics to counter effects of grapefruit seed)
Gatorade: Small amount in water each day (electrolytes) She was drinking too much and not eating enough. The Gatorade helped ward off dehydration until she started eating again
I am not sure if the combination of these worked, or if there was one silver bullet, but either way she made an amazing recovery. I was really surprised at how well these simple remedies worked! I would highly recommend them if you have a sick bird.
