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summayah
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| No, sorry Lisa, I was just following on from other posts about using natural products ~ its for worming the same as Flubenvet but natural No harmful chemicals etc. |
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nigel
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Joined: 13 Apr 2005
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Location: Skåne, Sweden
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| Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:33 am Post subject: |
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a somewhat technical if informative article on the use of aloe on coccidia in broiler poultry in Africa
| Quote: | The study showed that Aloe excelsa is effective in controlling coccidiosis in broilers just as
effective as ESB3 without loss in live mass by broilers. The use of aloe is affordable and
financially cheaper as compared to Esb3 since aloe species are ubiquitous throughout
Zimbabwe and are commonly grown as live fence around homes and nutrition gardens.
However extraction of aloe juice is time consuming. |
read the article here (article is in .pdf format)
Africa seems to have done quite a deal of work on the use of native plants to treat poultry
Use of Herbal Plants in Poultry |
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Lisa
Joined: 14 Apr 2005
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Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks
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| Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:48 am Post subject: |
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| Wow - that is interesting... |
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nigel
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also found this site
Growell India
| Quote: | Inspired by Ayurveda (Ancient Indian Science of life more than 5000 years old), we develop unique "all - natural" products for Livestock, Pets, Poultry, Pigs, Cattle & Other Animals, using substances of Plants (Herbs) & Minerals origin by traditional method of processing.
We believe in furthering traditional knowledge through modern research, confirm results in field trials & standardize products for assured quality. |
Still trying to find if these products are available in the UK |
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Bhindi
Joined: 23 Apr 2005
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Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
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I contacted Growell (in India) about a year ago, I can't recall which of the two things they said to me but it was either they dont export to the uk or its only available trade... but I figure either way it unfortunatly seems not an option.
Thanks for all the info your finding, I think its a useful thread. |
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crossbill
Joined: 18 Dec 2005
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Location: hampshire
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Hi!
I have read somewhere that chick wead is a natural coccistatant - it is just beginning to sprout on our allotment, but I have a strange feeling you can buy it as seed from the garden centre. Might be worth trying the organic gardening catalogue. Your chicks/ens will just love it!
Good luck! |
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Lisa
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That's interesting - if you can remember when you read it, please post the details. I'd love to hear more.
I couldn't find the seed for sale at the Organic Catalogue, but Nicky's Nursery do sell it. Its certainly one of the herbs (or weeds) that are good for chooks to eat, and its in my collection of seed to grow for them (erm, that might be another thread) but I haven't come across any references specifically to chick weed and coccidia yet. Maybe I've just been looking in the wrong place 
The more I read about plants and herbs the more facinating they become, and the more respect I have for their healing abilities... |
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Bhindi
Joined: 23 Apr 2005
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Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
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Surely you wouldnt need to locate seed, its growing everywhere in my neighbourhood,(edges of walls, kerbs etc)
I know my girls adore it so I am growing it, infact ive had some inside my porch overwinter, I thinks its such a pretty looking plant with its little white flowers, and it grows back so quickly too. I was feeding it to poorly Bhindi while she was 'down', she couldnt get enought of it- so maybe something in Crossbills post. |
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crossbill
Joined: 18 Dec 2005
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Location: hampshire
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Oh golly! can't remember where I read it!! Just looked through my Katie Thear books, not in there, so I must have read it on another forum. I just googled chickweed+coccidiosis and found some really interesting articles - mostly natural remedies. Lots of use of ACV, garlic,molasses, and green leafy herbs/veg, which apparently stabilise the gut - including lettuce and chickweed (I guess it must be named that for a reason??!!)
Fascinating topic - a great way to spend mothers day!!  |
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