Supplements and their benefits

 

Before starting this short list, I would like to make something very clear. 

These are supplements. They are meant to the mixed with food and DO NOT replace health feed nor veterinary care.

After this short announcement, let's start. 

Oregano:

Oregano can strengthen the immune system, helping to protect your birds against varied diseases like:

• Infectious bronchitis;
• E-Coli;
• Coccidiosis.

It contains vitamins A, B and K, calcium, antioxidants and antimicrobial. 

It also helps with intestinal health. 

Chilli Pepper:

Chilli peppers help fight bacterial infections, prevents parasites and worms.

It contains antioxidants and vitamins A and C. 

It also promotes a health digestive system. 

Cayenne Pepper:

It boosts egg production, improves circulation and helps prevent frostbite.

Black Pepper:

It works as an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, promotes respiratory health and increases nutrient absorption. 

Contains antioxidants.

Cinnamon:

It acts as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. 

Helps prevent neurological diseases, and promotes healthy circulation. 

Garlic:

Boots the immune and respiratory systems. 

It also works as a de-wormer. Repels fleas, lice , mites, ticks and other parasites. 

Reduces the smell of manure.

Turmeric:

It works as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. 

Reduces swelling in injured areas. 

If applied topically promotes fast wound healing. 

Aids in digestion and healthy immune system. 

Increases resistance to avian necrotic enteritis.

Mint:

Repels invasive rodents, parasites, insects, fleas, lice and mites. 

Has calming effects. 

It is rich in vitamins A, B and C, iron and potassium. 

It acts as a digestive aid. Also relieves pain and respiratory congestion. Works as an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. 

Promotes healthy blood circulation, reduces irritation, strengthens the immune system and is a natural deodorant.

 

Parsley:

It is rich in vitamins A, B, C, E and K. Also has calcium, iron, magnesium and selenium. 

Stimulates egg production and promotes fertility, strengthens the immune system, reduces flock stress, improves digestion and lowers cholesterol.

 

Thyme:

It strengthens the immune, digestive and respiratory systems. Helps healing from respiratory problems and promotes digestive health. 

Works as an antibacterial, antibiotic and anti-parasitic.  

It repels invasive pests and promotes egg production.

 

Cilantro:

It helps prevent fungal disease, promotes bone health and strengthens the respiratory, digestive, reproductive and immune systems. 

It is rich in vitamins A and K, antioxidants and minerals. 

Improves vision. 

It helps the birds battle coccidiosis. 

It promotes egg production and reduces blood spots on eggs. 

Reduces coop odor. 

Sage:

Prevents salmonella, works as an antibacterial, antioxidants and anti-parasitic. 

Repels insects, prevents fungus and aids in bone health.

Rosemary:

Works as pain reliever, deodorant and antibacterial. 

It has a calming effect, is an insect repellent and strengthens the respiratory system.  

Basil:

Promotes mucous membrane health, strengthens respiratory system and acts and an anti-inflammatory. 

It repels insects, increased circulation and is rich in nutrients. 

Dill:

Strengthens the respiratory, digestive and immune systems. 

It is rich in vitamins A, C and K, antioxidants and minerals. 

It acts as an antibacterial. It also promotes bone health. 

Tomato:

It s rich in vitamins A, C and K, potassium, antioxidants, fibre and minerals. 

It lowers flock stress. 

Bell Peppers:

It is rich in vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates and has a high water content. 

To note that the red pepper is the richest, compared to yellow or green. 

My advice: depending on the time of the year and the needs of the birds or flocks, I will add these supplements mixed with pellets or corn, between once a week and once a month. 

Note: all imagens taken from google. 

 

With love, from out team, 

FL Poultry