chooksy Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Hi, My hens have the snuffles and I was recommended (thank you) on a previous post to use Citricidal. Well, it arrived today - how much do I put in there water? I use the Glugs - how many drops should I use? Also, I've heard quite a few people mention garlic - how do you give this to them if that doesn't sound silly?! Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Citricidal isnt 'medicinal' so you cant overdose them but too much makes the water bitter so there is a fine fussy hen line to tread there I put a few drops in Garlic - you can put a clove of garlic in the water but hens tend to fish it out and throw it aside or more worryingly eat it I use powdered garlic from horsey food shops, a tub lasts ages, a couple of teaspoonfuls in the grub will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 **Click** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooksy Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Thanks for your replies. I put the Citricidal in yesterday - its like glue isn't it?! We have an equine shop nearby so will pick up some garlic powder on my rounds at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 **Click** ??????????????? wonder why my bottle said 4-12 drops to full glass of water 13 times a day???????? going to todle off now and read the new bottles. I have been putting 12 drops= squirt & mine drink it no trouble! oh & they will NOT not not touch that wet stuff with poulty or life guard tonic thingy in it!!! Will drink pretty battles if we have to.!!! Dirty butt water yum!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Yes mine will avoid the good stuff and drink the most vile looking water available. I keep telling them that they are supposed to have fresh water daily and not the semi dried out rain puddle dirt stagnant concoction that they find in the teasel leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_m Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Did it help? One of mine has a runny nose and seems to sneeze or cough. So have just ordered some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I had to take 2 of my hens to the vet's on Friday due to sniffles and a 'rattle' in their throats. They were off their food, too. The vet has given them a course of Baytril and so far it has worked wonders. I have ordered some citricidal for the rest of the flock just in case. Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_m Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 My girl's sneezing/coughing and runny nose have cleared up this morning. I'm very puzzled but relieved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
