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    Hi, I wanted to share with everyone the hoop coop my husband made for our chickens. We started with 3 hog panels and he secured them to 2x4's then used his pull alongs to squeeze them together and form a hoop of sorts. We secured every panel together and covered them with chicken wire before...
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    Roo with possible Gapeworm?

    When I gave them the Ivemectin I pryed their mouths open and I didn't notice anything, but, honestly I didn't know to look. Today his comb color is better. It had been nearly colorless. He still eats. I have continued the antibiotics even though it is probably overkill. I have 4 silkies in the...
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    Where do I buy valbazen?

    Thanks for the info..I have 2 sick Bantams..no one else..so I am trying everything..including having them in the house during our cold weather. They seem to be perking up after giving them .05cc of Ivemectin. I had already started them both on antibiotics given to me from another chicken lover...
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    Where do I buy valbazen?

    I would like to purchase some Valbazen. Someone mentioned putting some on the skin of the chicken, is that a different kind? I need an education on chicken meds and it seems everyone have their own ideas. I talked to a vet and he suggested using Ivemectin but I have no idea how to administer it...
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    Roo with possible Gapeworm?

    My Roo has the same symptons. I gave him some Ivemectin. I am guessing at what to do according to some other posts I read. Please give details about what you do and how he does. I have a hen in the same cage with him that has the same symptons and I am treating them both. They are bantam...
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