Posts by spartacus_63

That is the great thing about opinions...they are ours and we are entitled to them.  I use DE in my daily business and I would not waste the money if it did not work.  You will not see rapid results like you may with...

Ivermectin is not licensed for egg or meat producing birds.  Although it is allowed to be Rx'd by vets, there is a withdraw period for eggs.  Typically it is 7 days for eggs and 28 for meat, but it is dependent on the vet and...

DE does work.  It does not work as fast as a Pyrithroid or other miticide.    I work in the pest control industry and to better help you with your infestation, I need to know more.   1) do you know what type...

Permethrin is a synthetic nerve agent, of the pyrethroid family, that is virtually harmless to mammals and most worm blooded animals.  Keep it away from your cats and fish.  It is poorly absorbed through the skin and it has...

  Quote: does the Spartacus 2nd generation provide enough separation to be at least line breeding?   There are some missing elements in this equation.  If Kari bred more than one hen for this hatch,...

If I were you I would let momma decide.  If your portable pen is secure and has shelter for them to sleep in, I would move them there.  I would allow them to free range during the day and secure the pen at night to keep...

I concur with Mrs K.  I have rarely had a problem with roos & chicks.  A setting hen will not always adopt chicks and she can be merciless on them, especially if she is not far into the incubation of her...

Theobromine poisoning is not a allergy.  A body can only process so much Theobromine.  Once you go over that, it starts to cause a toxic effect.  My point is that too much chocolate could kill an elephant...but that is a...

  Quote: Sorry but I have to trust my veternarian on this.   I'd bet your Dr. would tell you that chocolate isn't good for you either.  In fact, chocolate is toxic for people too. ...

  Quote: Barfing up chocolate and bile makes it true. Then again some will argue the sky is sapphire when another says blue. Tha ks for your Oppinion on this, glad your dog enjoys its treats.   I...