Installing Indoor Cat Tree

[Sarah 2]

Can't find the thread that I'm sure I've read about where to get Garlic powder from. I know OMLET do it but I want to get some by the weekend. My garden's a bit smelly

 

Can you use any garlic powder?

 

Is it available at SCATS, if not where?

Edited July 11, 2007 by Guest

[Couperman]

We got some garlic granules from the local country bumpkin general horsey/farmy shop 20 miles away. Its meant for horses an it really does pong! I could smell it before I broke the seal!

 

I wouldn't use garlic salt as its full of salt!

 

I don't see why you couldn't just use fresh garlic and chop it up finely if your stuck, I don't know whether they would eat it though!

 

Kev.

[Snowy]

You can try dropping a fresh clove into their water - I've heard some do this. But mine just pick it out and throw it away

[Sarah 2]

I want to put the garlic in their food. Fresh garlic is supposed to be good. But they never seem to drink from the glug. Apparently rain water is much nicer.

[Guest]

I used to put fesh cloves of garlic in their water, but Belle took a real liking to it, and would gobble it up as soon as I opened the Eglu door in the morn ing - she would go straight for it, bypassing the pellets, for her daily 'fix'!

 

We use garlic powder now - bought it from Pets At Home.

[jonathan H]

I would check out your local horse care store. They will almost certainly have garlic powder. I use one to two teaspoons in the ladies pellets in the morning - and add some water to really make it stick...

 

I have been using it for a week but the jury is still out in that I am not convinced it neutralises all the smell....

[starboyhull]

When we talk about "garlic powder" is this the same thing as you can get in the supermarket......? Usually in the herb section........Or is it just much cheaper in the horse places???

[Couperman]

I think the stuff in the herb section is garlic salt which contains salt, so not good for them, but I could be wrong.

 

Kev.

[starboyhull]

Oh maybe thats it, I ahe just looked in the kitchen cupboard and I have some sainsburys garlic granules, just doesnt say the ingredients.......Not much use at all (wonder how long they have been there if they dont have an ingredients list )......

[Egluntyne]

If you want to eliminate the pong of poo, use Bokashi Bran. It works in about 2 days.

 

If the ground is still a bit sour smelling, sprinkle some garden lime around, and if you've time, dig it over a bit. The girls will come to your assistance and will gobble up any worms eagerly.

[Sarah 2]

Oh I've just ordered Garlic powder. I'll try and get some Bokashi Bran. Actually where do you get it from?

[Olly]

Omlet sell it ... but I was astonished to see, when it was delivered, that it was in a Wiggly Wigglers package! It's £4.10 on the Omlet website, and £3.90 from www.wigglywiggers.co.uk ... there are other sources though, Google it and you'll find some.

 

Haven't used it yet as I'm finishing up the garlic.

[Sarah 2]

Ok i'm now confused. Looked at the web site. Do Chickens eat the Bokashi Bran or is it to sprinkle on the grass etc? Help

[Sarah 2]

Found the answer Thank you

[Sarah 2]

One more question about Bokashi. Does it go off? Just bought a 2kg bag. I think I should have gone for the smaller one.

 

I think the chicken stuff is going to take over the house.

[Olly]

I think the chicken stuff is going to take over the house.

And your point is ..?

It's when you find yourself considering a separate shed for chickeny stuff that you know it's gone too far.

 

I don't think bokashi goes off.

[Sarah 2]

It's when you find yourself considering a separate shed for chickeny stuff that you know it's gone too far.

 

That's my point. I'm already measuring to see if we can fit a shed in the garden just for my chickens.

[kannie]

If you want garlic powder quickly, try your local pakistani grocery store - I get big plastic packets in there that last for months, and very cheap (under £2).