The Poultry Keeper

Heather

Found this on the Omlet forum - and thought it is worh a go -p if nothing else helps their immune system

summayah · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton

I think it's worth a try heather. You have nothing to lose, as it is also recommended to put garlic in their water any way. I'd just be concerned with pellets that the powder would find it's way to the bottom of the bowl with all the dust ~ what about using a crushed garlic clove in their water?

Heather · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 1:55 pm Post subject:

I am using organic layer's mash so it mixes in quite nicely - just gave it a good mix then shook the peanut feeder like maracas ! quite a sight at 7 in the morning in my nightie I would assume ! Shocked

Don't think I will put garlic clove in water as it is a peanut feeder so they will probably just pick it out Wink

Becka · Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 24 Location: Glasgow

Funny this topic should come up - I put powdered garlic in the peanut feeder and while eating the eggs today I definitely thought that they a slight garlic tainted taste! It could be something to do with the fact that I also add garlic in their water! A bit belts and braces but I thought they were a bit smelly! I have an eglu and when I open the door to let them out in the morning a subtle whiff of garlic wafts out. Sets you up for the day!! Do you think that adding vanilla pod to their water would result in vanilla flavoured eggs for baking? I could start a new trend!

NannyP · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 4:18 pm Post subject:

Hmmm, garlic and vanilla cakes Confused

Anything strong tasting, added to their food will come out in the eggs. Laughing

Maybe just getting used to the smell of poo, or wearing the garlic hanging in front of your nose will do the trick Heather Laughing

George · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London

chicken mummy · Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 25

I've just started adding garlic powder to their pellets - more from a general health point of view rather than a poo point of view. Haven't noticed any difference in poo smell or egg taste, but then haven't been using it very long. Will definitely monitor!

deanojul67 · Joined: 01 Jul 2005 Posts: 342

hmm don't know if id be fussed on garlic flavored egg's,

Heather · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 8:15 pm Post subject:

Becka · Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 24 Location: Glasgow

No, I have spoken to a few people who add garlic to the food and they don't have garlic tasting eggs. I think I went a bit overboard with the garlic and this is my cue to ease up ever so slightly!

chicken mummy · Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 25

Well - have been using the garlic powder for a few weeks and can definitely say that it reduces the smell of the poo - almost completely. When I clear out the house there is no smell at all and when the girls poo in front of you during the day, which they invariably do, it's hardly noticeable. Now, I wonder if it would work on my husband.....

NannyP · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 9:18 pm Post subject:

When I get home I'm gonna give it a try, I especially like the idea of that awful waft, as they do it in front of you, being reduced Laughing

debcat · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 9:30 pm Post subject:

wonder if it would work on my daughter Rolling Eyes

Heather · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:52 pm Post subject:

I definitely think it works too ! there is no smell at all now Very Happy

and considering how bad it was to start off with ...... wav

I bought the 1KG of horse stuff - much cheaper than the supermarket stuff and put about one scoop in a KG of mash and mix well .

If you leave the tub open your shed does smell somewhat like a pizzeria and the powder will set like concrete if it gets damp

Worth a try, if nothing else- helps them ward off respiratory infections - which must be good at this time of year Very Happy

Next thing to try - diatom - hopefully will stop their mash coming through undigested Smile

Lisa · Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:04 am Post subject: