HENthusiastic Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 HI. Ive read various posts advising probiotic yoghort for girls that just seem a bit under the weather. Does it actually say "probiotic" on the pots? I got some yesterday that says "live natural yoghort" is that the same thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jade&mike Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 the one i use is strawberry probiotic from sainsburys, but im sure live yogurt is the same. my chickens have it twice aweek as a treat and they love it, if they could they would lick the bowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Probiotic yogurts contain additional bacteria with stronger health benefits than just live cultures alone and, unlike active cultures, probiotic components are able to reach the intestine while still alive, allowing the bacteria to successfully aid in digestive health. Taken from **this article** Mine aren't fussy....they will eat any sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Live and probiotic both give the same results - they contain the bacteria that is beneficial to their gut flora. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I've just got some probiotic yoghurt from Lidl's. How much shall I give between 3 of them? Shall I mix it in with anything? I was thinking maybe weetabix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I give a good dollop and mix it with anything that is soft and a bit sloppy. I even put it in mashed potato. No complaints so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 How much of a good dollop is a good dollop? I suspect I always give too much of whatever I give them - usually corn when trying to get them back in the run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 How much of a good dollop is a good dollop? Bearing in mind that I have 18 hens....a good dollop is probably equal to a small yoghurt pot full which is around 5 fl ozs or 140ish mls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I'm never very scientific about it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Right ok, so not all that much then? Does yoghurt keep ok in the fridge once it's opened? I've got some in just normal small pot size. How often shall I give it to them then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Mine get it as and when I remember, so probably once a week or so. The yoghurt keeps for quite a whie in the fridge, but then I also give a tablespoonful to the pup on her breakfast, so it never hangs around for long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Ive got some now. They are going to have it for breakfast with pellet porriege. I expect they will love it...... they love most things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I gave it to mine this avo. Weetabix mushed up with some water, added some yoghurt and a bit of mixed corn. They loved it, and splattered it everywhere - stand well back! Hopefully will help the watery poo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Mine like it neat or mixed with some grated cucumber raita style. The result is one messy run and 8 chickens sporting white beaks and feathers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I warm it and make porridge with it for the chooks, throw in some raisins, mixed seeds etc, I probably use a whole large tub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
