Fur 'n' Feathers Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Promised to give an update on any effects of Lifeguard on our chickens. We started using it on 29 August as Kilo was moulting and we wanted to give her a bit of an extra boost to her health. One month on she is feathering up under her wings quite nicely where she was bald. She has remained alert and happy throughout the time. She's not been laying, but we didn't expect a change there. What has been really noticable is that Krasi (who has had a slight tendency to lay eggs smeared with a little poo since her minor prolapse a few weeks into initial laying) has been laying CLEAN eggs. In addition the colour of the shells are more even with a lovely bloom to them. We're going to keep using the Lifeguard while they are moulting (Krasi seems to be losing the odd feather now on a daily basis) and through the period of introduction of the new girls to help with any stress. Hope this is helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 That's really good news. I bought my first bottle of Lifeguard at the weekend actually as my Battles Tonic had run out and I had heard more favourable things about Lifeguard. I'm glad I made the change now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I have been using Lifeguard for my ex batts and they seem to be improving feather wise and comb wise already after only a week and a half (although I am also giving them loads of meal worms for protein aswell). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Good to hear that she is better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Mine don't like it and will only drink it in desperation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Please could you tell me a little more about lifeguard? My poor bluebelle have covered the garden in feathers and is looking very dog eared. My girls are all day free rangers and are quite fussy eaters in that they don't 'do' cabbage, broccoli and all of the other veg type things that other people's chickens seem to do so are they likely to turn their beaks up at this if I try it? Thanks for any tips offered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Mine don't like it and will only drink it in desperation I dilute it in warm water & then stir into a bowl of mash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Mine don't like it and will only drink it in desperation I dilute it in warm water & then stir into a bowl of mash. good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Mine don't like it and will only drink it in desperation I dilute it in warm water & then stir into a bowl of mash. I sometimes do that too, although mine will happily drink it in the water. CM, it's a herbal and pro/pre-biotic tonic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Is it just for when they are moulting or need a bit of a boost? Is it worth giving to 'up-and-at-em' chooks? Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Some people give tonics on a low dosage all the time, and increase it when they are poorly, moulting or in the winter. It certainly wouldn't hurt to add tonic to the water every day, so long as it's just a wee bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I'd had a look online as I think this would really help one of my girls, the one that's been unwell recently. The only thing is it seems very expensive - the cheapest I've seen is 31.00. Is that an average cost and how long does it last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Please could you tell me a little more about lifeguard? My poor bluebelle have covered the garden in feathers and is looking very dog eared. My girls are all day free rangers and are quite fussy eaters in that they don't 'do' cabbage, broccoli and all of the other veg type things that other people's chickens seem to do so are they likely to turn their beaks up at this if I try it? Thanks for any tips offered. Have a look at this site: http://www.life-guard.co.uk/ Ours cost £17.95 for 500ml from out local supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Is that an average cost and how long does it last? I have a litre one and it's only halfway down after 6 months. You don't need loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I usually put about a teaspoon in their drinking water - they do indeed turn their noses up at it, but when they have their tea and are shut in the run, that is the only source they can get. I like the idea of adding it to food though - they won't notice it with the marmite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Try popping a bit into a wet mash - they wolf it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 will try this......recieved a £5 voucher the other day.........after I entered a competition on line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I have a voucher too but baulked at the price . I suppose if it lasts for ages and it actually works (I would actually like some eggs ) maybe I'll rethink buying some. I throw away the water at the end of each day so I'd have to add it to food or it would be a very expensive plant feed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 ANH, I just bung it in when I refill the drinkers every other day, I use the leftover water to make up a wet mash for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Ooh that's a good idea. It'll make a change from marmite too. I did give them watered down molasses because I thought Sioux looked a little pale (good for iron - had it for my own use when I was a bit anaemic). Seemed to have done the trick because she is all red again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 There's a new poultry tonic, in drops coming out... supposed to be fast acting; that's based on molasses. You give it individually to ailing birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Ooh they were spying on me! Gosh wish I had thought of marketing it first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Ooh they were spying on me! Gosh wish I had thought of marketing it first! Missed your chance this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
