Sulfur Flowers for Pigeons, Horses & Dogs: Application and Dosage

What is sulfur flower?

Sulfur flower (also called sublimated sulfur or sulfur blossom) is finely ground, purified sulfur in powder form. Sulfur is a natural building block of sulfur-containing amino acids such as methionine and cysteine - the basic components of keratin, which makes up feathers, fur, skin, and hooves. That is why sulfur flower has been used for generations as a single-ingredient feed in animal care: for homing pigeons and ornamental birds as well as for horses, dogs, and poultry. A detailed explanation of what sulfur flower is and how it is produced can be found in the guide Sulfur Flower: What It Is and How to Feed It.

What is sulfur flower traditionally used for?

• Plumage and moulting in pigeons and ornamental birds: During moulting (August to December), the need for sulfur-containing amino acids is highest - many breeders specifically supplement with sulfur flower during this time. The guide Moulting in Pigeons; the right range can be found under Moulting Aids.
• Skin, coat, and hooves in horses and dogs: As a short-term supplement to the normal ration for a few weeks, for example during coat change. You can find more products for skin and feathers under Coat, Feathers & Skin.
• Traditionally in the chicken coop and pigeon loft: Many keepers also mix sulfur flower into the sand bath or bedding. You can read how diatomaceous earth works as a bedding additive in the guide Diatomaceous Earth in the Stable.

Dosage: How sulfur flower is fed

The information on the product label is always decisive. The following rough guidelines have proven effective:

• Pigeons: approx. 5 g (one teaspoon) per 1 kg feed, two to three times per week over lightly moistened feed - regularly during moulting.
• Horses: approx. 5-10 g per day over the feed, as a short-term course over 4-6 weeks.
• Dogs and cats: a pinch per 10 kg body weight, mixed into the feed several times a week.
• Chickens and poultry: like for pigeons, over the feed or into the sand bath.

Important: Sulfur flower is a supplement to the ration, not a substitute for balanced feed. In the case of sick animals, treatment belongs in the hands of a veterinarian.

What should you look for when buying?

• Purity and fine grinding - the finer the powder, the better it can be mixed into the feed.
• Feed quality: Sulfur flower for animals should be declared as a single-ingredient feed.
• Can or bag? The can is resealable and keeps the powder dry and easy to dispense cleanly. The bag is the cheaper refill option - it is best to transfer the contents into a tightly closing container.

In drugstores such as dm or Rossmann, sulfur flower is usually not available, and pharmacy products are often significantly more expensive. Specialist pet supply retailers offer feed quality in economical pack sizes.

Flowers of sulfur from Eurital: tub or bag, 600 g or 1200 g

Eurital flowers of sulfur is a pure single feedstuff (99.9% sulfur) in tested feed quality - available in two sizes and two packaging types:

• Resealable can: Sulfur flower 600 g in a can or Sulfur flower 1200 g in a can - practical for daily dosing.
• Affordable bag: Sulfur flower 600 g in a bag or Sulfur flower 1200 g in a bag - ideal as a refill pack and for breeders with higher consumption.

What else belongs to moulting

Sulfur covers one building block - feather formation also primarily requires protein, vitamins, and minerals. From the Eurital range, these are Protein Gold for the protein content, Vitamin Pro for drinking water and Vital Grit for free intake. If you do not want to put it together individually, you can find the components bundled in the Eurital Molting Package.

Note: Sulfur flower is a single-ingredient feed and not a medicinal product. The guideline values mentioned do not replace veterinary advice.