Sal119 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 After a couple days of having Lifeguard added to their water two of my chooks (the one's that are laying) look amazingly different When I went down to the run after work today, their combs are redder than they've ever been and they look healthier than ever! They've seeme a bit bedraggled lately with the bad weather and ones moulting a bit, so I thought after worming them last week I'd treat them to some tonic. I'm amazed Heard it was good but didn't realise just how good! How often should they have it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I put it in water couple of times a week, I don't know the correct answer. It was probably worming that made the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Lifeguard is blooming good stuff but I do agree with Plum that the worming probably did the trick I use Lifeguard one week in four Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 life guard's crate when you've got a girl laying softies turned Big Red around just after she started to lay last year never thought to use it as a general maintainence tonic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I use it in the water 3 days a week and ACV on the other days. I use it every day when they are moulting though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal119 Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Thanks everyone. Going to give it to them regularly from now on, especially in the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsausage Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I use Lifeguard every day! Just a few drops in the water, lasts ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I use Lifeguard every day too, my ex batts started to improve brilliantly when I started using it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I bought some recently as I'd used all my Battles, but I only use it at times of stress, such as coming into lay, moulting, introducing newbies, snow etc. I've no idea if it makes a difference tbh, but it makes me feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 How does the Nettex Liquid Tonic with Seaweed and Bioflavonoids ( ) compare with Lifeguard as this is what my local shop stocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 How does the Nettex Liquid Tonic with Seaweed and Bioflavonoids ( ) compare with Lifeguard as this is what my local shop stocks? They're both pretty similar ingredient-wise; I've used both before now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 When I put the 'proper' dose in the PP's turned their nose up at it and wouldn't drink for 2 days! - now I try and use just a bit so they don't realise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggie232 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 How much Lifeguard would you put into a classic glug? On the bottle it says 25ml in 2 litres for general maintenance? Is that what everyone else does? Can be so difficult to work out the correct dosages sometimes and I don't want to over do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 How much Lifeguard would you put into a classic glug? On the bottle it says 25ml in 2 litres for general maintenance? Is that what everyone else does? Can be so difficult to work out the correct dosages sometimes and I don't want to over do it! I thought it was 10ml in 2 litres for a regular dose and only the 25ml in 2 litres if they were in need of a boost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggie232 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Anne- just looked at the bottle and yes you're right about the doses. But how often would I use it, daily, weekly, monthly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I use it twice a week in the summer and every day in the winter/when they are moulting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucklamp Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Ours have it available every day. That doesn't stop them drinking from puddles, overturned pots, the bird bath.... I can't say how much healthier they are for it but they are active and have red combs etc and even a small bottle seems to last for ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Anne- just looked at the bottle and yes you're right about the doses. But how often would I use it, daily, weekly, monthly? Sorry Eggie, I've been out all day but can see that you've had some replies I tend to use it over winter and as they're all in various stages of moulting they're on it everyday at the moment. Another one I like is one of the oregano ones. I've used Ropadiar but there is Herban and some others. When I start them off on the 25ml in 2 litres I keep them locked in their area to stop them drinking all the dirty yucky water they can find elsewhere in the garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggie232 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Thanks everyone, thats really helpful. I'll start using it everyday then too. After just a few days of use, I can see its clearly having a positive effect on their health and wellbeing. So if I add it to a 4 litre capacity glug, on a daily basis, would you say 10ml? Or more? x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 The dosing instructions are on the label, but mine has worn off, so I can't help. I just add a 'splosh' to the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I tend to mix mine in a measured watering can as I have several drinkers to fill, so I do 50ml to 10l. If you're filling the 4l glug to capacity, then don't you need 20ml of Lifeguard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 The dosing instructions are on the label, but mine has worn off, so I can't help. I just add a 'splosh' to the water. I think a dollop is more accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I leave my bottle by the outside tap, so the label has faded and washed off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Mine won't touch it. I might try adding just a few drops in future rather than correct strength like poster above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I use Egluntynes accurate measure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
