Recently, one of our baby goats started acting very lethargic, and didn't want to eat. We looked it up and it seemed like he might have had Coccidiosis. So, we looked up some natural cures for it.
One blog we read said that oil of oregano was their # 1 choice when it came to treating Coccidiosis. I'm not sure if our buckling actually had Coccidiosis, but after a few doses of the oil he was up and bouncing around again!
In this blog I will share some of the things oregano oil can be used for and some of the things we have learned about using it.
Safety Concerns
While oregano oil can be a very effective natural remedy, it is a sharp essential oil, so it needs to be diluted. For baby goats you need to dilute each drop with at least 2ML of carrier oil and 1ML for adult goats. Even once diluted it is still very strong and can be hard on animals' digestive systems if used for too long.
It is also a powerful antibiotic, so even though it is natural, you should treat it like a regular antibiotic.
You should also not give it to pregnant animals, as some studies have shown that it can harm the babies.
When you are purchasing oil of oregano, you need to make sure it is actually oil of oregano, not oregano essential oil. The essential oil is too strong.
Uses
Oil of oregano is antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-parasitic, anti-inflammatory, and immune-supportive and can be used as a natural substitute for conventional antibiotics, as a natural dewormer, and can also be used topically.
Dosage
We have not done research on all animals for dosage instructions but here are the ones we know about. For baby goats put one drop in 2ml of carrier oil (olive oil, coconut oil, etc.) and then give 1ml at a time. Adult chickens can have one drop mixed in with some food. You can also give the herb fresh, although it is not as effective.
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