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    Chain-link dog kennels for run?

    Hi there! I used pipe straps to fasten 1x4 fence boards (trimmed down to size). I basically just framed out the original chain link gate. We’ve had the run for years now, and it’s holding up great. No losses to predators. 👍🏻
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    Chain-link dog kennels for run?

    Hi there! Sorry for the late response! I used pipe straps around the top chain link bar and screwed them into a 2x4 or 4x4 running the length of the top of the panel. There’s an earlier photo on the thread showing it. 👍🏻
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    Molting Hen Not Growing New Feathers

    The most wonderful time!! 🤣
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    Molting Hen Not Growing New Feathers

    I will take a closer look at them for sure! We use droppings boards, so I’ll poke around a bit where she sleeps. Won’t worming during a molt damage the new feather growth though?
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    Molting Hen Not Growing New Feathers

    We have been battling red mites in the coop, but wouldn’t it impact the other similarly if that was the problem? I will do a check on her tomorrow and dust her with permethrin to cover all my bases. 👍🏻
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    Molting Hen Not Growing New Feathers

    Hi there! I have a one to two year old buckeye hen that looks horrendous with her molt and is not progressing through it at the pace of the rest of the flock. She has lost a ton of feathers but no pin feathers are protruding. Her sister molted a month ago and looked rough for only a couple...
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    Tylosin Tartrate Torpedoes?

    I have a 100 gram packet. I calculated the ratio and mixed 1/4 teaspoon with 4 cups of water. I made a fresh batch ever morning. I have erythromycin (fish meds) on hand. Might that be a good option to try since the Tylosin didn’t work? No other birds are showing symptoms still. She did...
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    Tylosin Tartrate Torpedoes?

    Oh my I definitely don’t want to overdose. I read the 50mg/pound statistic here: https://www.asp-inc.com/products/documents/prodinfo/t/tysol.pdf Her crop is emptying, and no signs of cankers or lesions. Just clear mucus and sneeze-coughs. She drinks but barely eats on her own.
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    Chain-link dog kennels for run?

    Sorry for the delay! I’d imagine this is too late to help, but you could always put an extra 4x4 block under the rafters on the high side. Our roof drains very well, and the rain washes the oleander leaves right off. Since it’s slick metal, things don’t stick too strongly. A ladder and a leaf...
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    Tylosin Tartrate Torpedoes?

    One of my 5 month old Cuckoo Marans hens has come down with a respiratory issue. It started with coughing and sneezing with no other symptoms. She ran around happily and ate and drank and laid her eggs like normal. I kept an eye on things, but her immune system seemed to be keeping it at bay...
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    Runner duck acting "off." Could she be coming back into lay?

    I hope your girl is okay!! Mine was running amuck today like her normal self.
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    Runner duck acting "off." Could she be coming back into lay?

    Hi there! One of my runners has been acting a little unusual at times. 3 nights ago she was already in the house on a nest when I was herding in the rest of the flock. Normally she'd be out and about causing a ruckus with them. I was able to go in and pick her up which she normally never...
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    Need help with mite identification (images below!)

    Thank you! That looks a lot like what I’m seeing. I sure hope that’s what they are. I am going to be shocked if the red roost mites are multiplying so rapidly in the compost! I’m going to do the massive clean out just in case, but keep my fingers crossed that it’s more preventative. 🤞
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    Need help with mite identification (images below!)

    Thank you so much! We are going to strip the run down to the dirt as soon as we get a break in the rain. I bought several canisters of permethrin powder to sprinkle throughout. I plan on leaving just dirt for a while and continuing to powder the run before adding shavings. I should have...
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    Need help with mite identification (images below!)

    Hello, everyone! A few months ago, I discovered red mites in the coop. I have been treating with Permethrin and Elector PSP, and am finally making headway in clearing out the coop. The problem is that I am seeing hundreds (probably thousands in hiding) of mites on the ground in the run and...
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