[kzaba]

My  ex battery hens are a little under the weather a friend tells me, she has suggested more protein and maybe spice. looking at the tin, I have tumeric and ginger on the shelf, can i use a drop of this, does it have to be a special mix? any advice welcome

[carolbriar]

Something like poultry spice (bought in shops or online) has all the ingredients mixed so it is right for the hens.  I cannot remember what is in it and maybe there is a version you can make at home but would let a more experienced member answer your question.  I personally use poultry spice.

[Jeanette]

I personaly think that by the time you have got all it needs to go in it  and have worked out the quantities it would be easiyer to buy it.

[joyfull]

plus you would need to know the correct ratios of each ingrediant.

[wolverine]

What is poultry spice and what are the benifits it sounds to me like something I'd put on before roasting  seriously though what does it do?

[joyfull]

it is a mix of herbs and spices and is supposed to be a sort of tonic/pick me up for them, not sure if it does any good but it can encourage them to eat. It does smell very yummy though 

[kzaba]

so if it doesn't do much, would I be better with one of the drink tonics on offer?

[joyfull]

they do the same 

[kzaba]

 

As they eat like pigs.
cheaper to stick with a health date and a few treats then. thanks for advice

[compostqueen]

It says on the tin that it's a mineral supplement and it has in it minerals, micronised wheat, powdered ginger, turmeric, fenugreek and aniseed

Recommended for improving all-round condition and performance. Acts as a nutritional supplement to help the birds to get quickly over a moult.  Invaluable for rearing poultry, ducks, geese, turkeys and game birds

I know that pigeon fanciers use it as well

It's not expensive and you only use a small amount 

[kzaba]

OK, thanks, maybe good to have on hand  then