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       NATIONAL CAGE BIRD SHOW ~  “NCBS”

 

November 14-16 2013

 

Tulsa,OK

 

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Benefits of Chickweed

Chickweed

Some of the nutritious, health giving herbs and spices are just sprouting as weeds in your back yard, and not all people are aware of their health benefits. Chickweed is one of such herbs which can be easily found along the sides of gardens and lawns. It is called with different names such as satin flower, winterweed or starweed, because of its star-shaped flowers.

It is not commonly sold in the market, but it grows abundantly in the outdoors and can easily be picked and added to salads. Newly picked chickweed is great for salads because of its slightly salty and bitter taste. It can be eaten raw and is a good source of fiber, proteins and the GLA or gamma-linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid, which offers the same benefits as omega-6 fatty acid.

Minerals such as iron, zinc, magnesium potassium and calcium are also found in chickweed. It is also a good source of the Vitamin B complex, C and A.

Chickweed contains saponins, which help in dissolving plaque buildup found in arteries. Saponins are also proven to be beneficial in helping the body get rid of fatty substances and other toxins. A good way to lose weight will be to include chickweed in your regular diet, either as an herb or a tea, because it can help the body remove excess fat.

Chickweed may also be used as a poultice to treat any painful or burned part of the body. It can soothe inflammation and reduce      infection. To use as a poultice, simply boil the chickweed plant, let it cool and then spread on a thin cloth. Apply the cloth with the chickweed on the affected area of the skin. It may also be used for treating eye infections or inflammation, such as sties, or conjunctivitis.

Taking chickweed tea regularly can help cure allergy symptoms, urinary tract infections, coughing and kidney stones. When making tea out of chickweed, it is best to use fresh than dried herbs. Let the herbs steep in hot water for about five minutes and drink at least two cups daily for about six weeks.

Chickweed baths are traditionally given to people suffering from joint and muscle pains, even eczema. The affected area is often soaked in warm water with fresh chickweed in several hours, depending on how serious the pain is.

erhaps the fact that chickweed is a wild weed and grows anywhere, makes it easy for people to be unaware of its medicinal properties. Look around your garden and discover the benefits of chick weed     

 Kristine Rigdon
President of NPC

 

NCBS Show held in St, Louis, MO

NCBS Type Division Judge Pat Varian 

Best Norwich in Division and Winner of the Scannell Award for Best Bird in Show
Bred by John Kotsoros
www.johnkotsoros.com

2013 World Show held in Belgium

Silver Metal Winner for Second Best Norwich
Bred by Alain Nottet



Bronze Metal Winner for Third Best Norwich Bred by Alain Nottet

 





Fabienne Nottet Wins the Gold Medal for Best Crestbred

2012 Show Season and the Winners Are.........

             NPC Club Member Alain Nottet Wins the Kris Claes Memorial Show

The Kris Claes Memorial is held in Antwerp Belgium each October.
Its named after the famous Champion Breeder, International Judge and Exhibitor.
Kris won the World Show with his Glosters 29 times a undefeated record to date.

Alain Notte a famous Champion Breeder, International Judge and Exhibitor in his own, won the show this year with his buff clear cock. His white Norwich came in second.

                                      
                                        Congratulations to Alain and his Family.

Color Feeding Formula by Alain Nottet

Alain Nottet is a International Judge, Breeder, and International Champion Winner 

Contact me at: www.norwich.be

COLOR FEEDING FOR SHOW

Water Preparation is as follows:

Mix 1 level teaspoon of Orlux Red Color or Substitute the following mixture of canthaxacin with Orlux Yellow Intensifier in equal proportions.

Add the color to 1 quart of hot water.

Use this red water to add to your soft food, any of the following, couscous, rice, rusk, corn bread.

Mix:

1 Cup Dry Egg food (Orlux )
1 Cup Red Couscous, Rice, Rusk, Corn Bread.

Feed to your birds once a day until completely colored in through the molt.

Note: 1- Orlux is a brand of egg food from Belgium
2- Use Corn Bread during the summer because too much protein is not good for the molt.
3-Bee Pollen helps develop good color so add it to your mix

DO NOT START color feeding your chicks until about 6 weeks old because the flight feathers will not be white, if you do.