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post #21 of 15088
12/13/12 at 4:01pm
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Anyone know of any natural/herbal antibiotics for chickens?

I don't need any but I like to be prepared just in case.

 

For a topical antibiotic, many folks swear by Nu Stock ointment. It's hard to find in stores, so just get some on the internet. Also, putting unpasteurized apple cider vinegar in your chickens' water can help keep other nasties at bay internally.

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post #22 of 15088
12/13/12 at 4:29pm

Great! I already add ACV but I will check out the Nu stock ointment.Thanksbig_smile.png

Owner of five very spoiled hens and two lovely Muscovy ducks,too many cats and three dogs.

 

"Why should A Man Die While Sage Grows In His Garden?" 

 

1 Production Red

1 Buff Orpington

3 Barred Rocks

 

 

 

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Owner of five very spoiled hens and two lovely Muscovy ducks,too many cats and three dogs.

 

"Why should A Man Die While Sage Grows In His Garden?" 

 

1 Production Red

1 Buff Orpington

3 Barred Rocks

 

 

 

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post #23 of 15088
12/13/12 at 4:33pm

Sticking my toes in the water here.  yippiechickie.gif

Two old people and two young-adult children. One senior chocolate lab and one rescued black and tan American Coon Hound. Home of "The Best Mouser In The World", Lily, a calico cat that adopted us. 2 Black Star's, 1 Red Star and BABY CHICKS! Have added 2 Barred Rocks, 2 Buff Orpingtons, 1 Ameraucana, and 1 Delaware to the flock. The construction of our new coop: http://www.backyardchickens.com/...

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Two old people and two young-adult children. One senior chocolate lab and one rescued black and tan American Coon Hound. Home of "The Best Mouser In The World", Lily, a calico cat that adopted us. 2 Black Star's, 1 Red Star and BABY CHICKS! Have added 2 Barred Rocks, 2 Buff Orpingtons, 1 Ameraucana, and 1 Delaware to the flock. The construction of our new coop: http://www.backyardchickens.com/...

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post #24 of 15088
12/13/12 at 4:35pm

Wow I was very sad to see the other thread close but so happy to see this one and everyone finding it... cool.png

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #25 of 15088
12/13/12 at 4:36pm
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Great! I already add ACV but I will check out the Nu stock ointment.Thanksbig_smile.png

I did find some Nu stock at our feed store. so you maybe able to find some local if you have a feed store close by.  fl.gif  Then I made my own. 

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #26 of 15088
12/13/12 at 4:45pm
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Just so everyone knows, the Road Less Traveled thread is open again.

 

Of course folks are welcome to keep using this thread as they like!

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Horse Trailer to Coop Conversion

 

The Natural Chicken Keeping Blog

 

Join us on the Natural Chicken Keeping thread! You can even find it on Google!

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post #27 of 15088
12/13/12 at 5:06pm
Bulldogma, I think it's great that you started this thread. The title will help those who are looking for a more natural approach to keeping chickens, I believe, that might never have explored the Road Less Traveled thread. I hope those of us who have been following Bee will share what we've learned with others here who may have questions. Even though I didn't post much, I followed her threads (The Road less Traveled and The Old-Timer's THread) from the beginning. We owe it to Bee to share what we've learned.
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post #28 of 15088
12/13/12 at 5:10pm
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Yay! Spread the word - I'd love to see some of our other good friends - and perhaps some new faces - around here!


I'm here.......research all the time, but you never see me......I love the natural way......

3 Buff Orphingtons  2 Dominiques  2 New Hampshire Reds  2 Silver Laced Wyndottes  2 Easter Eggers  2 Speckled Sussex 2 Amazon Parrots 1 Citron Cockatoo 4 Dogs 1 Cat 2 Fish Aquariums..1 Loving Hubby....Whew!

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3 Buff Orphingtons  2 Dominiques  2 New Hampshire Reds  2 Silver Laced Wyndottes  2 Easter Eggers  2 Speckled Sussex 2 Amazon Parrots 1 Citron Cockatoo 4 Dogs 1 Cat 2 Fish Aquariums..1 Loving Hubby....Whew!

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post #29 of 15088
12/13/12 at 5:14pm

Thanks! that's a great blog I will have to keep an eye on!!!! I do make my own salve I have been using (very different though!) I use bees wax,herbs,olive oil,and essential oils but I may have to make some from that recipe. 

Owner of five very spoiled hens and two lovely Muscovy ducks,too many cats and three dogs.

 

"Why should A Man Die While Sage Grows In His Garden?" 

 

1 Production Red

1 Buff Orpington

3 Barred Rocks

 

 

 

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Owner of five very spoiled hens and two lovely Muscovy ducks,too many cats and three dogs.

 

"Why should A Man Die While Sage Grows In His Garden?" 

 

1 Production Red

1 Buff Orpington

3 Barred Rocks

 

 

 

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post #30 of 15088
12/13/12 at 5:18pm

Yeah! I am always looking for natural chicken threads and I have never heard of The Road less Traveled thread! the title is a little misleading.

Owner of five very spoiled hens and two lovely Muscovy ducks,too many cats and three dogs.

 

"Why should A Man Die While Sage Grows In His Garden?" 

 

1 Production Red

1 Buff Orpington

3 Barred Rocks

 

 

 

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Owner of five very spoiled hens and two lovely Muscovy ducks,too many cats and three dogs.

 

"Why should A Man Die While Sage Grows In His Garden?" 

 

1 Production Red

1 Buff Orpington

3 Barred Rocks

 

 

 

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