Turmeric as a supplement

[SCOUT123]

I read that laying hens have naturally weak livers, so i was wondering if I could put some turmeric into their diet to strengthen their livers and help reduce body fat, since i give them so many treats
If yes, would I give it in their feed or water? And how much?

 

[Folly's place]

Laying hens need a balanced diet and free choice oyster shell, and limited treats. Tumeric won't fix an unbalanced diet! Where's your research on turmeric for chickens,? Mary

 

[SCOUT123]

Laying hens need a balanced diet and free choice oyster shell, and limited treats. Tumeric won't fix an unbalanced diet! Where's your research on turmeric for chickens,? Mary

http://www.hobbyfarms.com/is-turmeric-good-for-chickens-3/
http://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2015/05/spice-up-your-chicken-keeping-for.html
http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/turmeric-and-fatty-liver-disease/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/526569-turmeric-and-fatty-liver/
http://citygirlfarming.com/2016/01/12/turmeric-for-your-hens/
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/turmeric-oil-functional-feed-additive-poultry-nutrition-basak

I will add more as I find them again

 

[SCOUT123]

also this: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/427513/turmeric-do-you-use-it

 

[Folly's place]

The only article actually based on research is from linkedin, and it's about giving 0.5gm to 2 gm. of turmeric per kg. of feed to broilers and it's effect on carcass weight. That's a lot of turmeric! And, nothing about long term health or anything else. Reports of health benefits to humans really don't translate into good data for laying hens. I do like to see actual scienc reported, although these were nicely written and illustrated articles. Mary

 

[Kiki]

The National Institute of Health even suggests that adding turmeric as a dietary supplement can increase resistance to avian necrotic enteritis.

 

[SCOUT123]

The National Institute of Health even suggests that adding turmeric as a dietary supplement can increase resistance to avian necrotic enteritis.

should i add it to their water or food, and how much?

 

[Folly's place]

I'd love to see the NIH article! Mary

 

[Folly's place]

Some yummy sounding recipes for chicken with turmeric, though. Mary