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Herbs You Should Feed Your Poultry Birds To Keep Them Healthy

Green leafy or flowering plant parts with a distinctive flavour, aroma, or therapeutic properties are known as herbs. Herbs are not only beneficial for humans, but also for animals; for example, in organic chicken production, most herbs are utilised as a substitute for pharmaceutical medications.

Nigeria is home to a wide variety of powerful herbs utilised for poultry, including those with antibacterial effects, those used as vaccinations, and those used as natural growth stimulants, particularly in the meat and egg industries.

Here is a selection of the herbs we think your chickens would like the most. You can get your hands on these herbs for very little money and they're very accessible. Some of these things can be grown easily enough in a garden and stored for later use.

Gone With The Wind Scent

Healthline claims that fragrance leaves are an extremely effective antibiotic because to the presence of numerous vital minerals and vitamins, including calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, carbon, and vitamin A. When eaten on a regular basis, it can help chickens develop a stronger immune system. For the same reason, it is one of the herbs you can use on your chickens to keep their digestive systems in good shape.

Garlic

Healthline reports that garlic's antibacterial and antifungal properties make it an effective treatment for infections and a digestive system stimulant. Chickens and other pets may also benefit from using it to eliminate parasites.

Plant of Tagiri (Christmas Melon)

One of the earliest known uses of tagiri was as a poultry herb. It is a powerful vaccination against Newcastle disease and other viral infections, and it is widely used for this purpose. The immune system is bolstered and development is facilitated.

The Pawpaw Leaf

Dried papaya leaves serve as an effective dewormer and prevent coccidiosis in chickens, so this herb has proven useful in the poultry industry.

Leaves of the Neem Tree

Because of its ability to fight against germs, viruses, fungi, poisons, and worms, neem leaves are a fantastic choice for bird food. In addition to bolstering their immunity, neem helps to protect the liver of poultry. An alternative medicine for Newcastle disease is neem leaves.

The antiviral and antibacterial properties of ginger are well-documented. It aids digestion and boosts the immune system.

In summary, incorporating some of these herbs into your chicken feed or water in moderation is a terrific approach to boost the health of your flock as a whole and accelerate their pace of growth.

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