welcome back to poy Farm guide today we are talking about something that is super important for anyone raising chickens whether you are a Backyard Farmer or runs a large po operation keeping our beds healthy can be a challenge especially when it comes to respiratory issues like cough and sneezing but do you know that there are some simple natural remedies right in our kitchens or Gardens that can help in today's video we'll be diving into five fruits and hers that are great for treating cough in sh these natural remedies will not only prevent and treat cough in your chickens but will as well improve the overall health of your flock without no further Ado let's get started let's kick off with a classic garlic garlic has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for both humans and animals when it comes to chickens garlic is like a superfood it is antibacterial antiviral and antifungal which make it perfect for treating respiratory like cough here is how you can use it you can crush a few gloves of garlic and mix it with your drinking water or add it to their feed like one glove of garlic or 4 to 5 G of crushed fresh garlic to a liter of drinking water the key is to make sure they consume it consistently especially when you notice the first signs of a cough GX helps to boost their immune system which means they will be less likely to cash infections in the first place now let me know in the comments how many of you have already tried garlic for your chickens and what was your experience like next up we have black pepper this spice is more than just something to sprinkle on food for shakings black pepper Works Wonder for their respiratory Health it has warming properties that helps clear conection and boost circulation if you're shaking are coughing this can be a simple and effective remedy you can add ground black pepper to their feed a small amount is enough to stimulate the respiratory system and clear up any mles or blockages I recommend starting with about a teaspoon misted in their feed depending on how many beds you have or follow this inclusion ratees below for layers you give about 0. 03% to 0. 4% that is 300 to 400 G per tons of feed which is about 900 kg of feed for brers it is about 0.
02% to 0. 05% that is 200 to 500 G per tons of feed do not overdo it with black pepper why it is great for clearing up cuff too much can irritate their digestive system now let's talk about Ginger just just like garlic and black pepper Ginger is something many of us already have at home for chickens gingers act as a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant when they are coughing Jer helps suit their respiratory tract and reduces any inflammation that could be causing the irritation you can use fresh ginger or even powdered Ginger depending on what you have available if you are using fres Ginger cut it into small pieces and either miss it into their feet or crush it and add it to their water for powdered Ginger about half a teaspoon me in their feed can do the trick or 0. 4 to 0.
6% in their feed which is about 4 to 6 G of Drd ginger powder to 1 kg of feed Ginger can be a bit strong for some chickens so if you notice the AR to can on it try mixing it with a bit of Honey or other hes like like turmeric have you tried ginger for your chickens before let me know in the comments below turmeric is another amazing ha that can works well for chickens especially when they are dealing with a cough or respiratory issues it active compound kokumi is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which can help reduce any swelling in the respiratory system and clear out infections adding a bit of turmeric to their feet not not only helps with cough but also boost their overall immune system in layers it is recommended to use turmeric at a rate of 0. 1% that is 1 kg per ton of feed while in brers at a rate of 0. 15% that is 1.
