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Pepper has been known to improve metabolism but in poultry it is useful as it aids killing parasites that cause digestive problems e.g Coccidiosis and also kills worms by burning them.
》Sprinkle ½ teaspoon in chicken feed or feed to them free choice.
Ginger in chicken will boost appetite, helps in digestive problems and is also an immune booster. Ginger has anti inflammatory and antiviral properties.
》Just add a small pinch of ginger powder to the feed or feed it whole or grind it.
Aloe vera juice acts as an appetizer & also in treating wounds
Squeeze a few drops of aloe vera juice into d wound. It's a natural antibiotic. It assists in curing of cannibalism.Apply it in d wounds of cannibalized birds and d bitter taste will deter the culprits.
Sour milk/yoghurt act as a probiotic nd kills harmful bacteria in the intestines therefore ensuring an improved immunity. As a result of this diarrhoea is prevented.
Add it to feeds to form lumps but do not drench. It can also be fed free of choice
Pawpaw seeds act as a good dewormer and also prevents coccidiosis infection.The seeds are used for this.
Dry the seeds for two weeks and grind them.Mix 10gms of the powder in 10litres of water.
These seed when ground can be mixed in water to control worms.
8.)Stinging nettle.
The plant provides lots of vitamins and minerals to your poultry flock.
You can dry the leaves and make powder for use on water or feeds.
Available in the supermarkets.
Use 5mls in 1 litre of drinking water and give to your birds for 3-5 days once a month. Rich in vitamins and minerals. If you know of any other medicinal plant or spices please feel free to add in the comment section.
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