Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties. Commonly on the village level people usually give turmeric to their animals or pets in case of different health problems.
Anti-inflammatory properties are beneficial to the chickens and ducks in case of leg and foot injuries from hard landings off the roost, as well as bumblefoot, a staph infection that can lead to foot and leg swelling.
Turmeric is also thought to aid in the treatment of baby chicks or chickens suffering from wry necks, a condition that causes the bird to be unable to hold its head up, by providing Vitamins B and E.
Turmeric also aids in digestion and helps maintain healthy skin, eyes, and brain functions.
It’s a powerful antioxidant and antiviral, which helps boost the immune system. The National Institute of Health suggests that adding turmeric as a dietary supplement can increase resistance to avian necrotic enteritis.
Applied topically, turmeric is a natural antiseptic, offering antibacterial properties, which also speed healing and helps repair damaged skin.
Making a salve of turmeric and honey—another natural wound healer should always keep in your chicken first-aid kit—could be beneficial when applied to a chicken’s injuries from pecking, a predator attack, a cut, or infection.
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