redfrock Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Got the garlic powder yesterday - it stunk my car out all the way home. I put it in their food this morning (mine is a brown blended type apparently - the garlic that is) and my stomach somersaulted . Now I am not opposed to garlic at all, we cook with it all the time, but I think I am going to struggle with this stuff . Is there anything else I can use instead? Could I use fresh garlic ???? Sorry this is another daft question Claire x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 You could always put a fresh clove in their drinking water. I did start doing this but they managed to get it and eat it! Just change it every couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 (edited) I used to use a clove of garlic in their drinking water, but Belle took a liking to it, and would run out the Eglu in the morning and gobble it up, before anyone else had even stretched their wings. The garlic powder does have quite a strong odour, but you soon get used to it, I promise! A warning though.......if you spill some on the floor, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you hoover it up - use a dustpan and brush - as every time you turn the hoover on fior the rest of it's working life, you will fill your house with the unmistakable odour of garlic powder..... Edited April 24, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 TBH, I dont like garlic powder either (many people use it for horses but mine feel the same way as I do) it has an artifical metallic tang to me.I use Global Herbs pure crushed garlic, its much nicer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaps Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 What does garlic actually do? I'm sure it's up somewhere - I've put up a search for it but there are so many references to go through. Feel my two are missing out as they only get pellets, mash, s"Ooops, word censored!"s and grit. And tonic in their water after their moult to build them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Does it not taint the eggs...I've often wondered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 No, it doesn't. It's supposed to be good for their immune systems and to help keep the smell of their poo down. It seems to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 It is pongy, but it keeps our feathered friends nice and healthy. I'm sure you'll get used to it. I know I did. I'm a great fan of garlic, but I have to admit it does give off a strong wiff and make your eyes water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Might give it a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaps Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Thanks - might try the clove of garlic in their drinking water. I give our dog a garlic capsule every morning because someone recommended it whe she was a pup but I can't remember why. That must be for general health and immune system boost, too, I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 What does garlic actually do? I believe it's a natural worm-deterrent, wouldn't want to rely on it, but if they have it in their gut it's supposed to put worms off. But it really does stop the poo smelling, I don't understand why or how, but I don't really care I don't kow why it doesn't taint the eggs, either, but they taste absolutely fine! PS never seen a vampire in the garden, either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowcloud Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 All I can think about now is chookiehen and her garlic hoover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 All I can think about now is chookiehen and her garlic hoover! ...Yep...sounded like the voice of experience speaking..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 All I can think about now is chookiehen and her garlic hoover! ...Yep...sounded like the voice of experience speaking..... Eeuuww! What a thought ..... Although it might actually be better than the smell of sweaty dog that normally comes from our hoover I tried the clove of garlic in the drinking water - it floats, so they picked it out, threw it on the ground and trampled it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 All I can think about now is chookiehen and her garlic hoover! ...Yep...sounded like the voice of experience speaking..... Oh believe me.....it is! The worst of it was, about two days after 'garlicgate', as that fateful day will forever be known as, our lovely next door neighbour popped over and said, "My hoover's on the blink, and the nurse is coming round to see to the wife - can I borrow your hoover please" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 'Hoover with the aroma of Pizza Express' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 As Olly mentioned...it will keep vampires away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 garlic is a natural parasite/bug repellent and it also aids healing. It can help circulation and has anti-viral and anti-biotic properties, it is def worth feeding. My hens leap on the whole crushed dried I feed them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Does it not taint the eggs...I've often wondered? The only time we had a problem is when my daughter over garlicked the hens (she added about a cupfull to their grub ), & we had a couple of days of slightly garlicky eggs & a garden that smelled like Pizza Express Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabbagepatch Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I put a crushed garlic clove in the drinking water, that seems to work ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
