Posts by Sozoed

We have a Buff O. that has had diarrhea recently, and her diet hasn't changed at all, so I began researching some causes for this and read that chickens can become stressed over minor things. Wouldn't you know it...bright lights is one...

Great advice. I feed mine olive oil about 1 a month, soaked in bread pieces. So far I haven't had any impacted crop issues, BUT just had a concern today. I had a tarp over the coop to protect from a cold recent rain storm, and pieces of...

Speaking of light bulbs in the coop, has anyone tried compact fluourescent bulbs (the curley cue ones)? Do they generate enough heat throughout the winter?

Great thread everyone . Thanks for the valuable information. I am learning a lot.

Quote:Originally Posted by flockwatcher Fowl pox is a virus carried by mosquitoes.  If that's what it is, you should see lesions on most of your chickens, it will go away on its own in 3 weeks, and then those chickens will be...

Quote:Originally Posted by Clay Valley Farmer Most of these, if not all, would have to be caught from another chicken.  I don't see any risk from that if you have a closed flock.Fowl pox is often spread by...

Quote:Originally Posted by michelle1017 My chickens also LOVE apples, but it seems if they eat too many it gives them the runs.I've noticed this with too much of any kind of fruit. My girls have the same result with too many tomatoes.

Quote:Originally Posted by darkmatter I use a rainwater collection system that is exposed to air/sun. What's wrong with a little algae and slime? (see my BYC page for pics of my setup)i'm wondering the same thing. Is a little algae...

Quote:Originally Posted by TheSpiceGirls DEFINITELY good hygiene.Clean out the waterer every day.Keep the feed clean and dry.I breeze through twice a day with a kitty litter scoop and scoop up the droppings I can see and those under...

Thanks all. Next question: can my 3 pullets get diseases that are airborne? (no other flocks are nearby) If so, what should I look out for?