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post #3011 of 23832
7/15/12 at 8:36am
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Try here! Treatment is listed: http://ultimatefowl.atwiki.com/page/Vent%20Gleet

Thank you a whole bunch, Megan!!!!

I looked @ numerous sites that all say different things & for some reason, that page didn't come up in my google vent gleet search; very helpful!

Wish us luck, starting treatment now!  fl.gif

Nor Cal Mama of 3 incredible kids & wife of an incredible tattoo artist: We are cusodians of 2 honey bee hives, a bluenose pit, a chow/shepard mix, and 39 feathered friends... I homestead on the hill... nothing I'd rather do. (Besides play soccer!) 

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Nor Cal Mama of 3 incredible kids & wife of an incredible tattoo artist: We are cusodians of 2 honey bee hives, a bluenose pit, a chow/shepard mix, and 39 feathered friends... I homestead on the hill... nothing I'd rather do. (Besides play soccer!) 

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post #3012 of 23832
7/15/12 at 8:39am
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Thank you a whole bunch, Megan!!!!

I looked @ numerous sites that all say different things & for some reason, that page didn't come up in my google vent gleet search; very helpful!

Wish us luck, starting treatment now!  fl.gif

Hope your henny feels better soon! I have never heard of gleet!

Amy Beth. Zoo Mom to Cats, Dog, Lizards, Ducks, Chickens and Geese. Ducks: Pekins, FW runners, WH, Buffs, Black Runner, Golden 300s and Silver Appleyards. | Chickens: Buff Orps,  French Black Copper Marans, Bantam Blue Laced Red Wyandottes, TJs Leghorns, Naked Necks and EEs. | Geese: Brown African | 

 

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Amy Beth. Zoo Mom to Cats, Dog, Lizards, Ducks, Chickens and Geese. Ducks: Pekins, FW runners, WH, Buffs, Black Runner, Golden 300s and Silver Appleyards. | Chickens: Buff Orps,  French Black Copper Marans, Bantam Blue Laced Red Wyandottes, TJs Leghorns, Naked Necks and EEs. | Geese: Brown African | 

 

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post #3013 of 23832
7/15/12 at 8:44am

Thanks Zoowee fl.gif

Nor Cal Mama of 3 incredible kids & wife of an incredible tattoo artist: We are cusodians of 2 honey bee hives, a bluenose pit, a chow/shepard mix, and 39 feathered friends... I homestead on the hill... nothing I'd rather do. (Besides play soccer!) 

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Nor Cal Mama of 3 incredible kids & wife of an incredible tattoo artist: We are cusodians of 2 honey bee hives, a bluenose pit, a chow/shepard mix, and 39 feathered friends... I homestead on the hill... nothing I'd rather do. (Besides play soccer!) 

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post #3014 of 23832
7/15/12 at 8:44am

Hi Amy(zooweemama)

 

I haven't seen a reply to your protein question so I will give it a bump for you!

 

I don't know the specifics, but here is what I would do. Get the protein percentage for the Oats you are using. Break out the calculator and figure out the ratios you would need to cut the protein to around 16%. Use weight and not volume.

 

If you have a Garden, chickens love chard and kale. I think of Chard as the plant that keeps on giving. When you cut a leaf off, two will grow in it's place.

 

Any other ideas on the wheat cutting flock raiser question?

 

Bye,

 

Ron

Ron

 

Is this a Hobby or a way of Life? Chickens: Australorp, Barred & Partridge Rock, Hatchery & Heritage RIR, Golden Comet, Marans, Easter Egger,  Silver Gray Dorking, Basque Hen, Partridge Penedesenca, Olive Egger and UofA Blues

Hatching 101 including Shipped Eggs

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Ron

 

Is this a Hobby or a way of Life? Chickens: Australorp, Barred & Partridge Rock, Hatchery & Heritage RIR, Golden Comet, Marans, Easter Egger,  Silver Gray Dorking, Basque Hen, Partridge Penedesenca, Olive Egger and UofA Blues

Hatching 101 including Shipped Eggs

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post #3015 of 23832
7/15/12 at 8:47am

Coop done. ALL the chickens in. 6 week olds and the 4 week olds together over night. I have to note there is a HUGE difference that 2 weeks makes. The 6 week olds look like monsters! We put them together yesterday evening while we were putting the finishing touches on the coop. So we could be around to see if it wasn't working out. The 6 week olds pecked a tiny bit to make sure they 4 weekers knew who da boss was. Nothing serious though. This morning all 18 still kicking. No blood nada. They stick in their age groups though. I am liking the alfalfa hay idea. I think  it will give the chickens something to do since they all have to stay in the coop/run for a couple weeks. 

 

I can't find sweet pdz here! 

 

Oh and the poop boards are not done yet but I figured- get the chickens in the coop and we can work on those as we go. I am so happy to have all these chickens out of my house! I bet the 4 week olds are too. They have SO much room to run around. They had been stuck in their little kennel brooder all this time. They were squirting through the chain link though so we had to grab the old chicken wire from the coop and wrap it around the base and even had to use a piece of that orange construction plastic fencing stuff for a part of it. Not pretty but no more chickens squirting through. LOL

Amy Beth. Zoo Mom to Cats, Dog, Lizards, Ducks, Chickens and Geese. Ducks: Pekins, FW runners, WH, Buffs, Black Runner, Golden 300s and Silver Appleyards. | Chickens: Buff Orps,  French Black Copper Marans, Bantam Blue Laced Red Wyandottes, TJs Leghorns, Naked Necks and EEs. | Geese: Brown African | 

 

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Amy Beth. Zoo Mom to Cats, Dog, Lizards, Ducks, Chickens and Geese. Ducks: Pekins, FW runners, WH, Buffs, Black Runner, Golden 300s and Silver Appleyards. | Chickens: Buff Orps,  French Black Copper Marans, Bantam Blue Laced Red Wyandottes, TJs Leghorns, Naked Necks and EEs. | Geese: Brown African | 

 

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post #3016 of 23832
7/15/12 at 8:48am
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Not too far, I love Hopland! Thanks for the nice comments about the babies and the coop. I have ben enjoying browsing and looking at everyones pictures :)

 

Thanks - I love Ft Bragg too. We invade your town whenever it gets too hot on this side of the hill. 


We do a yearly trip to Fort Bragg. We rent a house on Ward Ave right on the beach. All our kids, spouses, grandkids and my parents come for a week. Because of my husband having to take off to care for me after my back surgeries and my daughter planned a trip to take us to Hawaii in November, my husband didn't have the vacation time so we aren't going. I'm having a really hard time missing it. We would have left next Sunday. I pray we can all get back on track with our annual trip next year.

 

You Fort Bragg, Mendo area people walk the beach for me! cool.png

Pam ~ (Formally BigDaddysMom) Married 33 yrs, 2 kids, 5 grandkids! Breeding: Polish; WC Black, White, Splash, Black, Silver & Gold Laced & EE's. Black and Blue Copper Marans & Olive Eggers. Layers: EE, RIR, Sexlink, Australorp, Marans! http://www.facebook.com/HighNDryFarm

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Pam ~ (Formally BigDaddysMom) Married 33 yrs, 2 kids, 5 grandkids! Breeding: Polish; WC Black, White, Splash, Black, Silver & Gold Laced & EE's. Black and Blue Copper Marans & Olive Eggers. Layers: EE, RIR, Sexlink, Australorp, Marans! http://www.facebook.com/HighNDryFarm

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post #3017 of 23832
7/15/12 at 8:50am
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Originally Posted by ronott1 View Post

Hi Amy(zooweemama)

 

I haven't seen a reply to your protein question so I will give it a bump for you!

 

I don't know the specifics, but here is what I would do. Get the protein percentage for the Oats you are using. Break out the calculator and figure out the ratios you would need to cut the protein to around 16%. Use weight and not volume.

 

If you have a Garden, chickens love chard and kale. I think of Chard as the plant that keeps on giving. When you cut a leaf off, two will grow in it's place.

 

Any other ideas on the wheat cutting flock raiser question?

 

Bye,

 

Ron

Thanks Ron!! I was trying to think of a hearty plant to plant around the run/coop and I think rainbow chard would be PERFECT. It's pretty, it's hardy and it's delicious to chickens! Thanks!

Amy Beth. Zoo Mom to Cats, Dog, Lizards, Ducks, Chickens and Geese. Ducks: Pekins, FW runners, WH, Buffs, Black Runner, Golden 300s and Silver Appleyards. | Chickens: Buff Orps,  French Black Copper Marans, Bantam Blue Laced Red Wyandottes, TJs Leghorns, Naked Necks and EEs. | Geese: Brown African | 

 

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Amy Beth. Zoo Mom to Cats, Dog, Lizards, Ducks, Chickens and Geese. Ducks: Pekins, FW runners, WH, Buffs, Black Runner, Golden 300s and Silver Appleyards. | Chickens: Buff Orps,  French Black Copper Marans, Bantam Blue Laced Red Wyandottes, TJs Leghorns, Naked Necks and EEs. | Geese: Brown African | 

 

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post #3018 of 23832
7/15/12 at 9:27am
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Originally Posted by WasabiChicki View Post

Thank you a whole bunch, Megan!!!!

I looked @ numerous sites that all say different things & for some reason, that page didn't come up in my google vent gleet search; very helpful!

Wish us luck, starting treatment now!  fl.gif

Good Luck! fl.gif

 

It's the shape that makes the breed, and the color that makes the variety.

 

  -- -- Spa Days for Chickens -- --

 

 

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It's the shape that makes the breed, and the color that makes the variety.

 

  -- -- Spa Days for Chickens -- --

 

 

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post #3019 of 23832
7/15/12 at 9:29am
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Originally Posted by zooweemama View Post

Coop done. ALL the chickens in. 6 week olds and the 4 week olds together over night. I have to note there is a HUGE difference that 2 weeks makes. The 6 week olds look like monsters! We put them together yesterday evening while we were putting the finishing touches on the coop. So we could be around to see if it wasn't working out. The 6 week olds pecked a tiny bit to make sure they 4 weekers knew who da boss was. Nothing serious though. This morning all 18 still kicking. No blood nada. They stick in their age groups though. I am liking the alfalfa hay idea. I think  it will give the chickens something to do since they all have to stay in the coop/run for a couple weeks. 

 

I can't find sweet pdz here! 

 

Oh and the poop boards are not done yet but I figured- get the chickens in the coop and we can work on those as we go. I am so happy to have all these chickens out of my house! I bet the 4 week olds are too. They have SO much room to run around. They had been stuck in their little kennel brooder all this time. They were squirting through the chain link though so we had to grab the old chicken wire from the coop and wrap it around the base and even had to use a piece of that orange construction plastic fencing stuff for a part of it. Not pretty but no more chickens squirting through. LOL


Congratulations on the coop!! Getting the chicks out of the house (and garage for me) was such a good feeling! Kind of reminded me of when I said goodbye to last baby diaper! Freedom!

 

The Sweet PDZ is a mineral called zeolite. I think there are other brands that use the same stuff. Look for a stall freshener/ammonia remover for horses and check ingredients. Haven't tried it yet myself, but am working out a plan before the rains come (and poops won't dry out so quickly like they do during summer). sickbyc.gif

A mind is like a door.  Keep it open and something might get in.

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post #3020 of 23832
7/15/12 at 9:29am

Congrats! clap.gif

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Originally Posted by zooweemama View Post

Coop done. ALL the chickens in. 6 week olds and the 4 week olds together over night. I have to note there is a HUGE difference that 2 weeks makes. The 6 week olds look like monsters! We put them together yesterday evening while we were putting the finishing touches on the coop. So we could be around to see if it wasn't working out. The 6 week olds pecked a tiny bit to make sure they 4 weekers knew who da boss was. Nothing serious though. This morning all 18 still kicking. No blood nada. They stick in their age groups though. I am liking the alfalfa hay idea. I think  it will give the chickens something to do since they all have to stay in the coop/run for a couple weeks. 

 

I can't find sweet pdz here! 

 

Oh and the poop boards are not done yet but I figured- get the chickens in the coop and we can work on those as we go. I am so happy to have all these chickens out of my house! I bet the 4 week olds are too. They have SO much room to run around. They had been stuck in their little kennel brooder all this time. They were squirting through the chain link though so we had to grab the old chicken wire from the coop and wrap it around the base and even had to use a piece of that orange construction plastic fencing stuff for a part of it. Not pretty but no more chickens squirting through. LOL

 

It's the shape that makes the breed, and the color that makes the variety.

 

  -- -- Spa Days for Chickens -- --

 

 

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It's the shape that makes the breed, and the color that makes the variety.

 

  -- -- Spa Days for Chickens -- --

 

 

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