‎‎🐥 Day 11 Update: Preparing Christmas Melon (Tagiri) for My Broilers: The Fermentation Process Begins

‎Hello Hives,
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‎In my previous post, I shared how I got Christmas melon, popularly known as Tagiri in Yoruba. It is widely known among many local poultry farmers for its medicinal value, especially as a natural way to support the health of broiler chickens. Today, I want to take you through the simple preparation process before it is eventually given to my birds.

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‎Although many farmers prepare it in different ways, I decided to use the fermentation method because it is one of the most common traditional approaches. Even though this is not my first time but it's first time of trying it with this new batch of birds, I am excited to see how it turns out.
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‎The first thing I did was wash the Tagiri thoroughly. This is an important step because it helps remove dirt and any unwanted particles that may be on the fruit. After washing it properly, I cut the Christmas melon into smaller pieces. Cutting it into small sizes makes it easier for the fermentation process to take place.
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‎Once the Tagiri was cut into pieces, I transferred everything into a clean plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. After that, I added enough clean water to completely cover the pieces. When everything was set, I closed the container and kept it in a safe place where it could ferment naturally.
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‎The waiting game has now begun. Fermentation takes a few days, so there is no need to rush the process. During this period, the mixture will gradually develop, and once it is ready, it can be used according to the desired preparation method for the birds.
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‎For now, the Christmas melon is still fermenting, so I cannot say much about the final result yet. I believe patience is important, especially when trying natural remedies. Rather than rushing to use it too early, I want to allow the process to complete properly.
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‎In my next update, I will show you what the fermented Tagiri looks like and explain how I prepare it before adding it to my broilers' drinking water. I will also share my observations after the birds have taken it for some time.
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‎Have you ever used Tagiri or any other natural remedy in raising poultry? I would love to hear about your experience and any tips you may have. Thank you for reading, and I'll see you in the next farm update.
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