10 OF THE MOST USEFUL HEALTH BENEFITS PLANTS FOR CHICKENS AND HOW TO USE THEM.

 

10 OF THE MOST USEFUL HEALTH BENEFITS PLANTS FOR CHICKENS AND HOW TO USE THEM.

These natural plants are powerful, affordable, and easy to find. They help to boost your chicken’s health, prevent diseases, and improve their growth and Egg productions. Here’s how to use them safely and effectively.

·        ALOE VERA

Aloe vera is known for its healing and antibacterial power.

 Benefits - Help with digestion, boosts immunity heals wounds and fights internal infections

How to use- Blend the gel (note the skin) and mix with drinking water.

Dosage:  2 table spoons of aloe gel per liter of water, 2-3 times a week.

Extra tip: Apply the gel directly on wounds or sores for fast healing.

·        BITTER LEAVES

Bitter leaves are rich in antioxidant and help cleanse the blood

Benefits: Act as a natural antibiotic, improves appetite, and fight parasites.

How to use: Squeeze the leaves to extract juice or boil and cool before use.

Dosage: 50 – 100 ml of juice per liter of water, once or twice a week

Extra tip: mix with Garlic for a stronger de-worming effect

·        SCENT LEAVES

Scent leaves are aromatic and full of ant antibacterial oils

Benefits: A Fights respiratory infection improves digestion and repels insects.

How to use: a handful of leaves per 1 liter of water or mixed into feed twice a week.

Extra tip: Hang fresh leaves I the coop to repel flies and mosquitoes.

 

·        NEEM LEAVES (MWAROBAINI)

Neem is a powerful natural antibiotics and insect repellent.

Benefits: Kills internal parasites, boosts immunity, and purifies the blood.

How to use: Boils leaves, Cool, and use the water for drinking

Dosage: 100ml per liter of water, once a week.

Extra Tip: sprinkle dried neem powder in bedding to kill lice and mites.

·        PAW PAW (PAPAYA) LEAVES

Papaya leaves are rich in enzymes that aid digestions

Benefits: Help to break down feed, and controls worms, and boosts growth

Dosage: 2 table spoons of juice per liter of water, 2-3 times a week.

Extra tip: Feed chopped ripe Pawpaw fruits to layers for better yolk color  

·        MORINGA LEAVES (Mlonge )

Moringa is a super food for both HUMANS and CHICKENS           

Benefits: high proteins, Vitamins, and Minerals. Boost egg production and growth.

How to use: Dry and grind into powder or feed fresh leaves.

Dosage: add 1-2 tables’ spoons of powder per KG of feed daily.

Extra tip: mix with Garlic and Ginger for a powerful immune booster.

·        GARLIC (KITUNGUUSAUMU)

Garlic is a natural antibiotics and IMMUNE BOOSTER

Benefits: Fight bacteria, controls worms, and improves respiratory health.

How use: Crush and soak in water over night then use the water.

Dosage: 2-3 Cloves per liter of water 2-3 times a week.

Extra tip: Mix garlic juice with aloe vera for stronger effect.

·        GINGER (TANGAWIZI)

Ginger warms the body and improves digestions

Benefits: boosts appetite, fight cold and improves blood flow

How to use: Grate fresh Ginger and mix with water or Feed.

Dosage: 1 Table spoon of grated ginger per liter of water, twice a week.

Extra tip: combine with GARLIC and TURMERIC for natural antibiotic mix.

·        TURMERIC (BINZARI MANJANO)

Turmeric is a strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.

Benefit: it heals internal wounds, boosts immunity, and improves liver health.

How to use: mix turmeric powder into feed.

Dosage: 1 teaspoon per Kg of feed, 3-4 times a week.

Extra tip: add a black pepper (pili pili manga) to help chickens absorb turmeric better.

·        LEMONGRASS (MCHAI CHAI)

Lemongrass has a sweet smell and strong antibacterial oils.

Benefits: fights respiratory infections calms stress and repels insects.

How to use: boil leaves and use the water or hang fresh leaves in the coop.

Dosage: 100ml of the lemongrass tea per liter of water, once or twice a week.

Extra tip: use lemongrass oil in spray form to clean the coop.

These plants are nature’s gifts to poultry farmers. When used correctly, they reduce the need for expensive drugs and help your chickens grow strong and healthy.