BeckyBoo Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I wondered if I should give ours some poultry spice as it's supposed to be a general tonic (I think?) After their week of house moves and new inmates I didn't know wether a pick-me-up might be in order? So what do you think and in any case, I got it from Omlet it says "one teaspoonful in the usual wet or dry mash" Mine have pellets? Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I stir it into the pellets....but am inclined to be a bit heavy handed so I guess they get more like a desertspoonfull to a full "Grub" It smells rather nice....a bit like a mild curry powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 Thanks Egluntine, sorry to be a pain, how often do you feed it to them, and do you think it's a good idea as they've just got here? Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I've heard from another long-term hen owner that she disolves it into her hens drinking water. Haven't had mine long enough to comment on whether that's okay? Someone more experienced might comment..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Our girls have it and probably most of the time. They have pelletts and so we scoop up some pellets, sprinkle a bit on the scoop of food and then pour into the feeder so it kind of permeates (sp?) down through the food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 our girls also have it all the time. Every time i fill the grub the pellets and grit gets a swirl around with the poultry spice, I have never measured exactly how much I give them....a few pinch fulls and its never done them any harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Same here. Everytime I fill up the feeder they get two teaspoons of poultry spice. I can really see a difference in how well they look. They also get a teaspoon of Poultry Drink in their water everytime too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 our chickens are better looked after than us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Do you think some Poultry drink might make a difference in my water Mel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Might give you a fluffy bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Be beautiful and shiny too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Be beautiful and shiny too.... Mine already is - its cos I sit on it so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I put a 1/4 of a teaspoon (for my 4 hens) into their treats bowl but not every day. Only when they have cooked rice or pasta as it seems to stick to that. The man I bought the poultry spice from suggested putting a little oil in with their pellets and the spice will stick to it. But I haven't tried that because I can't remember what type of oil he suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 The man I bought the poultry spice from suggested putting a little oil in with their pellets and the spice will stick to it. But I haven't tried that because I can't remember what type of oil he suggested. This is what I do to make the garlic powder stick to their pellets. I just use a small amount of vegetable oil. As for poultry spice-I give it to my girls 2 or 3 times a week in with their treats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Thanks Jay, I'll try the veg oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I give Poultry Spice to them most days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 Thanks everyone, mine will be getting a spoonful in their pellets from now on - not only do I now expect eggs (? ) I expect shiny fluffy bottoms!! Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I use soya oil from horse shop to mix in and vit powder will stick to food. You can get 20 litres of Dodsonand Horrell's for £20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
