The benefits of garlic in broilers are actually more than you can possibly imagine – I promise you that
One of the interesting things you will find out in this guide is that broiler chicken farming can be a lot easier if you are equipped with garlic.
I will say this again – there is more to the benefits of garlic than you probably know. Whether you add garlic in chickens drinking water or to their feed, there is a lot of benefits for you and your chickens. As far as my findings go, this is that reason why a lot of farmers are beginning to tap into this knowledge. In this article, I want to open your eyes to some of the health benefits of including garlic in your broiler chicken diet.
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The use of garlic in broiler chicken farming might just be saving you from a lot of microbial problems. The combination of garlic and ginger is of great medicinal value in China and India. But beyond that, the effect of garlic in chickens has been discovered. Garlic will help your chickens stay clear of infectious diseases. Try it today and see the wonderful power of this kitchen spice.
Maybe you do not know. Louis Pasteur, the Nobel scientist was the first to prove the antimicrobial property of garlic juices in the year 1858. To support the use of garlic in broiler chicken farming, further investigations show that garlic is effective in combating gram-positive, gram-negative and acid-fast bacteria. Examples of these bacteria include Clostridium, Salmonella, E.Coli, etc. The implication of this in broiler chicken farming is that garlic can effectively cure Salmonellosis, Colibacillosis, and Cholera.
Surprisingly, garlic might have some effect against viruses too. It is important to mention that most of the commercially sold antibiotics are not effective in combating viruses. Although, not much has been done to conclude that garlic can be used to treat viral diseases, allicin and derivatives are found to be active against viruses. Even if we can’t be sure of exactly how garlic can treat viral diseases, at least we can trust it in prevention.
So, the benefits of garlic in broilers also extend to antiprotozoal actions. Diallyl trisulfide is a component of garlic that is commercially sold, and prescribed for the treatment of diseases caused by Entamoeba and Trichomonas. There are several studies that confirm the efficacy of garlic in combating protozoa, which means it is a wise decision to use garlic in broiler chicken farming.
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Did I say garlic can also handle fungi in broilers?
Yes, it can!
Fungi is one of the most difficult pathogens to eliminate in poultry feed, especially during the wet season. This is because some feed mills store maize and other ingredients with high moisture content, a condition that favors fungi growth.
This spice called garlic seems to have been hard-wired to cure almost anything. Do you have a list of fungal diseases disturbing your broiler chicken farming? I think it’s time to put garlic to the test. You will definitely be glad you did.
Now, this is for those who ask questions like how to make broiler chickens grow faster.Or how to make broilers grow bigger. Garlic is here for you. Beyond the many health benefits of garlic in broilers, it doubles as a growth promoter too. It has been found that long-term inclusion of garlic in broiler diet causes significant improvement in their feed conversion ratio. That is, your broiler will produce more meat per kg of feed consumed when you use garlic.
SEE ALSO: 4 Natural Growth promoters for Broilers
Honestly, I am still looking for one reason not to use garlic, but it turns out that there is none yet. I am not even sure if I will ever get one. Considering the antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-protozoal, antifungal properties of garlic, and its hand in broiler growth, you just have to give it a try.
And if you ask me, I have, and the benefits of garlic in broilers are indispensably rewarding!
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You've written a very nice article.
But the big question is:. What's the right dosage
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Wonderful articles on poultry farming. I'm a beginner in poultry farming, keeping layers, brown breed. My pullets are 8 weeks old now. I have one which is paralysed in both legs. (1). What causes that. (2) How can I control stampede at this stage..after 18 hrs when it's dark.
Thank you, Peter
To answer your first question, I would like to say that your second question suggests that stampede could have caused the paralysis. Other possible causes include disease or nutritional deficiencies. But if the bird is fine, it may not be disease, and if it is only one chicken, then the chances that it is a nutritional deficiency is slim.
Controlling stampede is something that starts at the chick stage. If chickens are raised during the dry season on a quiet farm, chances are they may never get used to noise. If the same chickens grow into the raining season, thunder and rain would be a major alarm to them. This is why you need to always familiarize your chickens with noise occasionally. Lights out at this age should not also be a problem if they were not brooded in the UK where there is constant light.
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Thank you very much for your response. Can garlic be used on layer chicks as a booster?
Hi, great insights!
You mentioned earlier in the text that garlic is beneficial, be it added in water or mixed with the feed. What form of the garlic supplement do you think would be the most effective when mixed with the feed – raw or dried garlic?
Hello, Fridah. If adding to feed, then dried garlic is the appropriate form.
Thank you for your response!
Is there any specific reason as to why you would recommend that?
Dry is easily preserved.
Aah nice. Thanks
Thank you for this article it’s very helpful. Am a beginner. You talked about garlic usage do I have to grind it or squeeze out the water
Welcome, Clarah. You have to grind the garlic
Thank you for the information
Wonderfull work u are doing keep it up.please do u have treatment for gomboro?thanks
Thank you, Sunny. Yes I do. Check it out here https://diyagric.com/your-complete-guide-to-organic-poultry-second-edition/
Thank you so much much for the insight.
Can i serve my chicks gerelic in water and how long should that last.?