Turtle Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Hi Our chickens are ordered and due to arrive tomorrow . Having done our research we found out that garlic powder is a good thing to add to the chooks food to stop them smelling. We went to our local 'horsey' shop today and they had hundruds of different sorts of the stuff! Is the human grade stuff right for the chooks? Also does it make the eggs taste garlicy? Really would be pleased to know before our and arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 It doesn't make the eggs taste garlicky. Garlic flakes are best - the powder tends to clump when it gets damp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Hi, If you look in the Omlet shop they list a garlic powder in a yellow and black tub http://www.omlet.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cat=Chicken%20Extras&sub=health&product_id=134 - I bought the same product from the horse supplies place near me and I add it to their drinking water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I have the same one, bought from the local horsey shop. I give mine a bowl of leftover s"Ooops, word censored!"s for their teatime treat and add a spoonful of the garlic powder to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I have the same one too. It cost me £2.20 not £4.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Mine's an enormous tub of NAF granules from a horse feed supplier, can't remember how much it cost but it can't have been much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I've got a massive tub for £4.20 from our local horse shop. I pop a few flakes into the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I just sprinkle it in amongst the pellets. I use the powder but you're right, it does go a bit lumpy if it gets damp! I don't think the human sort would be good because it tends to have salt in it (besides it would probably be really expensive). Any sort of horsey garlic should be ok. Do get some, it makes a big difference to the yuk factor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I prefer powder as I find it coats the pellets , whereas flakes get left in the bottom of the grub. Definitely not culinary garlic granules or garlic salt. Too salty and the cost would be astronomical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arowland17 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I put powder in the water - I put a teaspoon-ful in a big evian bottle, fill with water and shake it to mix it well, then add it to the glug and top up with normal water - absolutely stinks but the girls seem to love it, especially when it's fresh and really garlicy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktdot Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I got my garlic powder from a horse feed supplier. They do their own bags and you can get it in powder, flake or granule form. It's also labelled as 'human grade'. It just means it's really good quality and I suppose if you got the urge it is also safe for us to eat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I add the garlic powder to my pellets. The grub seems to keeps the rain out so I've not had a problem with it getting damp (yet). Also add a spoonful to their teatime treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blonde Chicken Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I use powder in the pellets it works a treat. I did buy the omlet black and yellow tub though. K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I use Global Herbs whole dried crushed organic they love it in their pellets or as a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arowland17 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 once nosy nugget came over to the huge tub of powdered garlic when i was adding it to their water and the lid was off so she decided to eat a whole beakful!! she's never treid again, much as they love it in the water i think the dry powder was a bit much even for her to stomach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
