Garlic As Holistic Remedy for Poultry

Reader Contribution by Anna Twitto
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I am a big proponent of holistic medicine, and have a whole arsenal of natural remedies for just about every complaint from fever and sore throat to chest and muscle pains. I don’t irrationally avoid doctors and conventional medicines, but I always think twice before taking a sick child to a doctor, knowing it’s more than likely to catch an even worse virus in the waiting room.

Taking this into account, it’s surprising that I didn’t think twice before giving my young peafowl antibiotics in increasingly strong doses for persistent respiratory symptoms. The birds, however, not only didn’t get better, but appeared weaker. An experienced friend whom I consulted recommended that I discontinue the antibiotics as they most likely have compromised the immune system of my peafowl, regardless of the initial complaint, try giving my birds fresh garlic, and observe the effects. Anxious to strengthen their immune system before the winter, and not seeing much to lose, I decided to give it a shot.

Disclaimer: I’m not a vet, and the following account is purely anecdotal evidence. However, the healing properties of garlic have been known since ancient times, and many poultry keepers use it to promote the health of their flock.

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