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    SOS chicks all suddenly sick and dying!

    Really glad to hear they're improving. A prolapsed vent is very rare in chicks, but I suppose the illness may have caused it. I'd just keep her clean and watch for signs of pecking. After they're finished with Corid, maybe give them all a vitamin boost for a couple of weeks to aid recovery. Hope...
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    SOS chicks all suddenly sick and dying!

    I could be wrong, but I think toltrazuril is only available with a prescription here in the US. Really limits us from getting our hands on any. Unfortunately.
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    SOS chicks all suddenly sick and dying!

    I was just asking about medicated feed because it may give clues on how to help, which is the goal here. Totally agree with you all but didn't mean to start an entirely different topic. 😄 Original poster should know by now or within the next day or so if the corid is working. Hopefully it is!
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    SOS chicks all suddenly sick and dying!

    Please keep us posted on how it goes. I've not had any more issues since I switched to medicated feed with chicks, but it's my understanding that there are various strains of cocci and some may be more resistant. Also, a lot depends on the manufacturing, how old the feed is etc, though Purina is...
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    SOS chicks all suddenly sick and dying!

    Have you had them on medicated feed? If not, I agree with everyone else and I'd start Corid immediately. Just go ahead and jump to the severe dosage. TS and many farm stores carry it in a powder, often in the goat or livestock med section. You can likely order it from Amazon also but they need...
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    Dairy cows

    I don't know where you're located, but if you're anywhere close to WNC, I'll be happy to take some of that fresh Jersey milk off of your hands! Fresh, raw milk is pretty much impossible to find around here.
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    Things you say every year.

    It's the only thing in our area that the worms don't eat. Therefore, we eat it haha!
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    Valley Hatchery LLC

    I'm so very sorry that you experienced this, but as a chicken owner, it's actually your responsibility to order your chicks in a safe shipping season. Our last frost date is around the middle of May, and I rarely have chicks shipped any sooner than late April or May. It's also important that you...
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    How's everyone else this fine morning?

    I'm deep litter in the run. It's covered but not wrapped. They use the run all winter long, even in freezing temps although they will avoid it when the wind is crazy. When snow blows in, I just use a rake to stir it around in the litter so they have a place to walk without freezing their feet...
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    Ordered a Premier 1 brooder plate, received a Comfort Chicken plate instead?

    Yep, that's the truth! I mentioned that above. I use two 12x12s side-by-side for about 12-15 chicks. @HobbitGirl (absolutely love your handle, btw!) don't forget the cones if you can get them. Without them, they'll make a mess of the top of the brooder plate.
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    Things you say every year.

    This year I'm not going to plant as much and take a big break! While I'm thinking, "But oh wait, we really like to eat __________ and it's never as good at the grocery store." I'd love to take a year off and support farmer's markets, but around here with all of the touristy stuff, everything...
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    Ordered a Premier 1 brooder plate, received a Comfort Chicken plate instead?

    I have one of those that I ordered a long time ago from Stromberg's. It says 'Comfort' on the top but I believe that Premier 1 sells them as their heating plates also. I don't think either of these companies actually manufacture heating plates, so yours seems legit. FWIW mine works great. The...
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    All Things Treadle Feeder

    I hear ya! We have the rockiest soil imaginable. Lots of roots near the coop also. I've resorted to a pickax many times! I hope you get it worked out soon. Nothing wrong with little tweaks. With the cost of lumber & other materials now, a new custom coop would be out of my budget also!
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    All Things Treadle Feeder

    Thanks, Al, I did see where she wrote that. I was just offering some advice, if needed, because it was our experience that they kept coming in even after we secured all feed. They could have been looking for scraps and/or any dropped feed, enjoying the warmth and security of the coop, or just...
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    All Things Treadle Feeder

    I realize this is an older thread and you may have resolved all your issues, but we had this exact same thing happen years ago. We dug out around the posts where they were tunneling in and filled those areas with concrete. Nary a rat since (knock on wood!). Just make sure you're not trapping...
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