I'm not much of a fan of modern medicine. When they say 'the practice of medicine', they ain't kidding. I've learned of many remedies over the years that come from the earth and I'll swear by quite a few. In my time I have learned that often the symptoms can kill faster than the disease itself. So, like with a cold, I treat the symptoms until the cure kicks in or the virus dies off.
With that being said, I transferred this line of thought to caring for my chooks. I have killed off viruses with a humidifier filled with hydrogen peroxide. At 3-5%, the small amount inhaled is not toxic, but sufficient to slow growth while medications kick in. Prolonged exposure isn't recommended, I usually do it for 4-6 hours with menthol or eucalyptus. My chooks clear the rales by the next morning.
Stress, internal parasites and in some cases bacterial infections cause organ failure. Milk thistle is a highly effective in protecting and renewing liver function, the first organ affected.
N-Acetyl-Cystene (NAC) purges toxins from the body, especially the liver and pancreas.
I mix them with honey and olive oil. It adds calories and beneficial fats sick birds need. Additionally, olive oil lubricates the digestive tract, sending lodged objects on their way.
Part of illness or injury is pain. Leading to stress, thus hinder recovery. A half a baby aspirin can do the trick.
Feeding a chook an egg yolk is a great way to get them needed nutrients.
When it comes down to it, the healthier you chook, the more likely of survival and faster recovery. Blueberries are a chicken superfood. And they'll love you for the treat.
With that being said, I transferred this line of thought to caring for my chooks. I have killed off viruses with a humidifier filled with hydrogen peroxide. At 3-5%, the small amount inhaled is not toxic, but sufficient to slow growth while medications kick in. Prolonged exposure isn't recommended, I usually do it for 4-6 hours with menthol or eucalyptus. My chooks clear the rales by the next morning.
Stress, internal parasites and in some cases bacterial infections cause organ failure. Milk thistle is a highly effective in protecting and renewing liver function, the first organ affected.
N-Acetyl-Cystene (NAC) purges toxins from the body, especially the liver and pancreas.
I mix them with honey and olive oil. It adds calories and beneficial fats sick birds need. Additionally, olive oil lubricates the digestive tract, sending lodged objects on their way.
Part of illness or injury is pain. Leading to stress, thus hinder recovery. A half a baby aspirin can do the trick.
Feeding a chook an egg yolk is a great way to get them needed nutrients.
When it comes down to it, the healthier you chook, the more likely of survival and faster recovery. Blueberries are a chicken superfood. And they'll love you for the treat.
It's not that I expect someone to just take my word, I believe you should do your own research. If you're on this page, you have access to a computer and Google.
You should never blindly follow medical advise found online and links can be biased, especially when it comes to poultry, considering almost every treatment is 'off label'.
With that being said, try poultrydmv.com it is a very comprehensive site.