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post #71 of 243
6/4/11 at 3:23am

I have been using eqyss microtek on our injured gosling. Also used it on the tummy buttons of a few runner ducklings. It worked really well, and no orange bellies either!

1 husband, 2 Dobermann's, Embden, American buff,  and Pilgrim Geese, Indian runner, mini Silver Appleyard, and Abacot Ranger ducks, Bresse gauloise, Polish, Silkies, Cochin chickens and some Guinea fowl.

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1 husband, 2 Dobermann's, Embden, American buff,  and Pilgrim Geese, Indian runner, mini Silver Appleyard, and Abacot Ranger ducks, Bresse gauloise, Polish, Silkies, Cochin chickens and some Guinea fowl.

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post #72 of 243
6/4/11 at 3:25am
Thread Starter 

Not sure about that product as Im in the UK!

Pete wink

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Keeping; Exhibition Dewlap Toulouse (Grey & Buff), Buff Africans, Sebastopols, Rheas & Parrots.

 

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HELLO FROM ENGLAND
Keeping; Exhibition Dewlap Toulouse (Grey & Buff), Buff Africans, Sebastopols, Rheas & Parrots.

 

NEW PICTURE ALBUMS ADDED.
 

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post #73 of 243
6/4/11 at 3:55am

So am I- Wales!

1 husband, 2 Dobermann's, Embden, American buff,  and Pilgrim Geese, Indian runner, mini Silver Appleyard, and Abacot Ranger ducks, Bresse gauloise, Polish, Silkies, Cochin chickens and some Guinea fowl.

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1 husband, 2 Dobermann's, Embden, American buff,  and Pilgrim Geese, Indian runner, mini Silver Appleyard, and Abacot Ranger ducks, Bresse gauloise, Polish, Silkies, Cochin chickens and some Guinea fowl.

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post #74 of 243
6/4/11 at 5:12am
Thread Starter 

Oops wink  Never heard of it.  Whats the active ingredients?

HELLO FROM ENGLAND
Keeping; Exhibition Dewlap Toulouse (Grey & Buff), Buff Africans, Sebastopols, Rheas & Parrots.

 

NEW PICTURE ALBUMS ADDED.
 

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HELLO FROM ENGLAND
Keeping; Exhibition Dewlap Toulouse (Grey & Buff), Buff Africans, Sebastopols, Rheas & Parrots.

 

NEW PICTURE ALBUMS ADDED.
 

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post #75 of 243
6/4/11 at 7:47am

They make shampoo, spray and gel. We use it personally, use it on our dogs, and now using it on the poultry with good results. I used the gel on our chicken with prolapsed vent and pecked neck and also on the gosling. Cannot find ingredients on my gel, but on the spray it has....

Eqyss Micro-Tek Anti Microbial Spray

# Ingredients:Deionized Water
# Sodium PCA
# Cetrimonium Chloride
# Glycosaminoglycans
# Extract of Clove
# Lavender
# Thyme
# Allantoin
# Aloe Barbadensis Gel
# Trichlocarban
# Polysorbate 20
# Polysorbate 80
# Citric Acid
# DM DM Hydantoin
# Methylparaben
# Tetrasodium EDTA
# Fragrance
# Defoamer

1 husband, 2 Dobermann's, Embden, American buff,  and Pilgrim Geese, Indian runner, mini Silver Appleyard, and Abacot Ranger ducks, Bresse gauloise, Polish, Silkies, Cochin chickens and some Guinea fowl.

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1 husband, 2 Dobermann's, Embden, American buff,  and Pilgrim Geese, Indian runner, mini Silver Appleyard, and Abacot Ranger ducks, Bresse gauloise, Polish, Silkies, Cochin chickens and some Guinea fowl.

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post #76 of 243
6/5/11 at 12:36am
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I think its more of an anti-microbial cleanser and would only recommend Iodine dry powder or even a spot of Iodine liquid to a navel.

Pete wink

HELLO FROM ENGLAND
Keeping; Exhibition Dewlap Toulouse (Grey & Buff), Buff Africans, Sebastopols, Rheas & Parrots.

 

NEW PICTURE ALBUMS ADDED.
 

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HELLO FROM ENGLAND
Keeping; Exhibition Dewlap Toulouse (Grey & Buff), Buff Africans, Sebastopols, Rheas & Parrots.

 

NEW PICTURE ALBUMS ADDED.
 

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post #77 of 243
6/5/11 at 10:41am

So how do you brood your goslings? I've used cardboard boxes, Rubbermaid Tubs, kiddie pools, wooden lizard cages, a neighbor's coop, my horse trailer....

Rare Feathers Farm was founded in 2006 and is located just outside of Okanogan, Washington. We specialize in rare and critically endangered poultry.

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Rare Feathers Farm was founded in 2006 and is located just outside of Okanogan, Washington. We specialize in rare and critically endangered poultry.

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post #78 of 243
6/5/11 at 11:09am
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Hi there

After about 12 hours in the incubator they go into a rearing unit which is about 48 inches long, 30 inches wide and 36 inches high.  This is made of MDF, a reconstituted sheet of wood with a washable surface.  At one end an infra-red lamp (250 Watt) is hung approx 30 inches above the floor.  The flooring is laid with sheets of newspaper and then topped with anti-slip silicone matting.  This has always prevented spraddle leg and is replaced daily as it is easily washable.  A soft toy is placed under the lamp for emotional well-being.

At the opposite end we place a bowl of Waterfowl Starter Crumbs and a shallow bowl of water with pebbles in to prevent young goslings getting stuck or soaked.  They tend to bask for one day then become adventurous on day 2 when they start to sample the food.  We give them a bowl of chopped grass and dandelions daily to supplement.  The stay there for 1 - 2 weeks depending on numbers but it always gets them off to a good start.

Pete wink

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/80310_sdc14134.jpg
Goslings in their rearing unit with non-slip silicone matting, infra-red lamp and comfort toy.

HELLO FROM ENGLAND
Keeping; Exhibition Dewlap Toulouse (Grey & Buff), Buff Africans, Sebastopols, Rheas & Parrots.

 

NEW PICTURE ALBUMS ADDED.
 

Reply

HELLO FROM ENGLAND
Keeping; Exhibition Dewlap Toulouse (Grey & Buff), Buff Africans, Sebastopols, Rheas & Parrots.

 

NEW PICTURE ALBUMS ADDED.
 

Reply
post #79 of 243
6/5/11 at 3:38pm
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Originally Posted by pete55 

Hi there

After about 12 hours in the incubator they go into a rearing unit which is about 48 inches long, 30 inches wide and 36 inches high.  This is made of MDF, a reconstituted sheet of wood with a washable surface.  At one end an infra-red lamp (250 Watt) is hung approx 30 inches above the floor.  The flooring is laid with sheets of newspaper and then topped with anti-slip silicone matting.  This has always prevented spraddle leg and is replaced daily as it is easily washable.  A soft toy is placed under the lamp for emotional well-being.

At the opposite end we place a bowl of Waterfowl Starter Crumbs and a shallow bowl of water with pebbles in to prevent young goslings getting stuck or soaked.  They tend to bask for one day then become adventurous on day 2 when they start to sample the food.  We give them a bowl of chopped grass and dandelions daily to supplement.  The stay there for 1 - 2 weeks depending on numbers but it always gets them off to a good start.

Pete wink

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/80310_sdc14134.jpg
Goslings in their rearing unit with non-slip silicone matting, infra-red lamp and comfort toy.


Thank you! I went out & bought a 120 foot extension cord and another lamp--so they're going into the horse trailer. It's rubber mats all around (even up the walls) and they'll have lots of room until their pen is built.

Rare Feathers Farm was founded in 2006 and is located just outside of Okanogan, Washington. We specialize in rare and critically endangered poultry.

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Rare Feathers Farm was founded in 2006 and is located just outside of Okanogan, Washington. We specialize in rare and critically endangered poultry.

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post #80 of 243
6/17/11 at 3:07pm

how do you know when they internally pip?

6 Khaki Campbells, 2 Cayugas, A crested Buff, a black swedish, 4 pekins, 2 Indian trout runner ducklings && waiting for more to hatch (along with welsh harlequins). 10 Americaunas, 3 golden sebrights,1 unknown, 4 dominiques, 4 barred rocks, 1 silkie, and 4 red sex links. Plus a boyfriend that puts up with me and my love for poultry <3
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6 Khaki Campbells, 2 Cayugas, A crested Buff, a black swedish, 4 pekins, 2 Indian trout runner ducklings && waiting for more to hatch (along with welsh harlequins). 10 Americaunas, 3 golden sebrights,1 unknown, 4 dominiques, 4 barred rocks, 1 silkie, and 4 red sex links. Plus a boyfriend that puts up with me and my love for poultry <3
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