Recent content by nop169

Ivermectin 1% cattle dewormer can be used. For large breed poultry give about 3/10 cc per bird treated orally. I could not get some bought birds cleared up using oils/ointments and was advised to use the ivermectin - cleared the scale mites up after one dose. It is all I have used since then...

It may be just the one hen - I have 16 adult serama hens and have had great success with introducing chicks to the broody hens. Seramas are such gentle birds & so easy to work with that I tried fostering chicks with broody hens a couple of years ago with great results. I only had an issue twice...

By your username I am assuming you are near Clemson University... just for future reference - with issues you can contact Dr Mickey Hall (Michelle) in the Poultry Dept at Clemson. She is a great avian vet and typically happy to help a backyard poultry enthusiast. You can find her number under...

I agree that it depends on your setup. We can't free range due to coyote issues so we use a "tractor" system of sorts - 10'x10' kennels that are moved every 4 to 5 days onto a new grassy area. We do not overcrowd, maximum of 10 standard breed chickens or 3 turkey per kennel. As I have a...

Here in SC it is supposed to drop to 5 degrees tonight... we prepared ahead of time by enclosing the runs in heavy plastic and that seems to suffice for the majority of my poultry, however, my seramas were also given heat lamps, around 9 pm I checked on everyone and the seramas were huddled so I...

I notice many threads about feeding chicks & the type of "feed" used... just got me to wondering how many of you supplement your chick feed? We use chick feed freechoice (medicated with guineas/peafowl, usually unmedicated for ducks/chickens) but I also supplement daily with greens of some...

Vomiting can be from many causes and as you suggest it may be from diet change. It is actually a better idea to stick with one diet - whether you use a standard dog food or homecooked chicken & rice. Changing aspects of his diet may just compound the issue if he has a sensative stomache. My...

Just a thought... is it really the neighbor or is it the unfairness of the system? I think we all feel your pain for we all struggle in this economy and yet see others who play the system or seem to find ways to shelf their responsibility onto others.... I also find myself angry & sometimes...

I am sorry she is aborting... that can be a side affect of the deworming or simply from her getting in such low condition. However, many many toxins also cause abortion. I do not want to alarm you but this ride may not be over... if it was actually toxicity from certain plants, the affected...

Read your whole post and the many good advice replies and I am sure you are correct about the parasite load being the primary cause of her illness.... that being said please also examine your pasture and surrounding plants that the sheep come in contact with. Many signs of toxicity are similar...

I think most of you understand the gist of the issue & I agree that US regulated slaughter is best for the overpopulation & economic issues we are facing today. I also agree that it is a mindset that causes us to cringe over this issue. Since the ban the issue has been magnified in that it...

We also stay home! First we are not your typical consumer... we try to live frugally and spend thoughtfully. Yes it is a good time to get deals for many - but it is not worth the mayhem! I think it is sad that people act worse than animals at some of these sales.... just proves my point to my...

Just wanted to update you all & say THANK YOU for all of your prayers.... SIL & BIL are doing as well as can be expected although they have surprised me in that they are functioning in a almost normal way... the routine of their daily life is helping as is the fact that we were all together...

My SIL & BIL just lost their son Monday morning. He was only 1 and a half hours old. Please pray for them for comfort during this time. It was the result of a genetic issue & we were aware the child would most likely not live... He lived long enough for them to tell him they loved him & were...

Worked in a Veterinarian practice for 20 years and saw many examples of animals grieving for lost mates or owners. I truely believe animals are self aware and sense much more about their environment than we credit them with. But in the question about suicide I think you have to examine it in...