Luvachicken Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Suzie will have been on her antibiotics for her bumblefoot for almost 20 days soon and Gemma will have been on them too but not for as long. I read on another post that probiotic yoghurt was good for restoring good gut flora in chickens but when I've looked before I can never find just probiotic yoghurt. Please can someone tell me what yoghurt I should get for them and is it ok for them all to have it when only 2 of them have been on the antibiotics ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Actimel or actvia. I think they make plain yogurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I think anything described as bio yogurt, or live yogurt has friendly bacteria. So there's probably loads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 I guess one with low sugar ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Yes. I think too much sugar can cause bad flora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 This is what I've got, for humans, but I have given it to the chooks. I think tesco etc do their own version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Muller smooth toffee.....oh sorry, I thought the thread was, 'what's our favourite yoghurt' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 anything with rhubarb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 For you or the chooks Chickabee Me I like lemon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I do not share my rhubarb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 This is what I've got, for humans, but I have given it to the chooks. I think tesco etc do their own version Yep, I know what to look for now And since we're now on the topic of our favourites ....have you tried Rachels rice pudding ? That is really yummy and definitely not for sharing with chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Ooh Rachel's rice pudding. Not for when ones on a diet I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Sainsbury's own brand 'Greek Yogurt' has live bacteria in it. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claireabella Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I use Yeo Valley Natural Yogurt (live and probiotic) from Tesco for the chooks. As for me, I can't eat yogurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I use Yeo Valley Natural Yogurt (live and probiotic) from Tesco for the chooks. As for me, I can't eat yogurt I use the same, they love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 The local Co-Op has a Natural Yoghurt with Probiotic. Checking the label says that there are 4 different cultures in it. Some probiotics only have one. To put this into context, Beryl's Tonic is supposed to have a couple of hundred cultures. So I work on the basis that 4 is better than 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Thanks everyone The important thing I forgot to ask is how much to give them and how long for ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I give my three half a small carton for a few days in a row after worming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I give them 0% fat Greek yoghurt for a few days, mainly because they look so funny with their beaks covered in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I personally don't believe that it is good for chickens and leads to more problems than it solves Something designed specifically for birds would be better - I use Avipro and rate it highly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 I personally don't believe that it is good for chickens and leads to more problems than it solves Something designed specifically for birds would be better - I use Avipro and rate it highly I'm glad you have said that Redwing I really don't want anything else going on, as it is I'm not sure the antibiotics have worked for either of them - the nurse who measured them out did say it was the last of the bottle, so I'm going to give their feet a good wash and see what's going on and perhaps take them back yet again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_LJZ Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Hay, make your own, it is far to expensive to buy! http://www.makeyourownyogurt.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I am not sure about chickens but my vet has always said that Greek live natural yoghurt is the best for dogs even though the official line is prescription pro-biotic powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I personally don't believe that it is good for chickens and leads to more problems than it solves Something designed specifically for birds would be better - I use Avipro and rate it highly I agree. Another good product is Beryl's Friendly Bacteria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
