Comments on: Simple Oregano Keeps Chickens Disease Free

By: Chickenlady in CA

Chickenlady in CA — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 07:19:15 +0000

Wouldn’t it be smarter, just to feed the animals properly, and have a low stress raising situation? Yes oregano is a natural antibiotic, but it should not be fed continually. That is the same mentality as keeping them on antibiotics all the time. Have you ever been on antibiotics for any length of time ? How do you feel ? It should only be fed as a remedy for a malady. Feeding Probiotics as in cultured feeds is a much better alternative. Soaked grains with cultures added is excellant for chickens and other poultry. Use the oregano as a medicine if needed, but use probiotics after, always.

By: Melissa S

Melissa S — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 04:26:26 +0000

I will def try oil of oregeno for my chickens who sometimes require and antibiotic. I wonder if you can feed them the herb itself? Chop a leaf or two? Will investigate.
I recently got rid of a mild kidney infection (no fever, puss in urine, low back pain) within 3 days using cranberry capsules and echinacea capsules in addition to my other daily vitamins. Bombdiggedy!
However, would def have gone to Dr and gotten stronger meds if I’d had a fever. Kidney infection is serious stuff.

By: Tafline Laylin

Tafline Laylin — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:18:18 +0000

In reply to Jodi. Jodi, I struggle with UTI's too... I think I'll give the oregano oil a shot. Thanks!

By: Jodi

Jodi — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:32:43 +0000

I keep oil of oregano on hand and use it myself when I am becoming ill. It knocked out a UTI I had several years ago that no antibiotic would touch. I swear by the stuff.

Let’s get back to nature folks, before it’s too late.

By: Herbie

Herbie — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:26:56 +0000

Let’s get this message out to all farmers, and people who are trying to raise a little livestock. There is no need for harmful and ineffective antibiotics, there are safer and more natural alternatives like rosemary and oregano. Mother Nature knows best!