I had set 22 Duck eggs 5mos ago 28 days later only 9 started to pip out of every 9 I had to help everyone hatch...I had to zip the shell ( duck eggs are much thicker than chicken ) and the inner membrane this is a very tedious process and not recommended because of the various answers...they...
MG/MS is the Poultry Industries and Hatcheries dirty little secret that is why you cant find any Stats on it in the US. It is very rare that flocks test totally free, It is something we are all going to have to deal with and accept the fact that it is out there and not going away whether you...
Also I talked to a gentlemen at the dept. of Ag. and he said MG/MS is rampant in the broiler and layer industry you just dont hear about it.Also MG/MS is among most backyard flocks and flock owners dont even know it...and that most hatcheries have it and dont tell you....aint that some crap.
Poultry Pedia suggest treating the infected hen while she is laying with Baytril .25cc X 5 days which will greatly reduce the chances of passing it to the chick....but I agree test your birds
BAYTRIL IS NOT PAINFUL GIVEN CORRECTLY AND I AGREE THAT DOSING IS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION THAT IS WHY IT IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT TO CONSULT A VET OR A UNIVERSITY THAT HAS AN AVIAN DEPT OR THE NPIP TO HAVE YOUR BIRDS PROPERLY DIAGNOSED....MINE ARE ALSO PETS...I HAVE AN OLD SCHOOL VET AND TRUST HIM...
If you are in the business of selling eggs or hatching chicks, or they are you pets and pretty to look at and if the disease cannot be passed from hen to egg then why wouldnt you?