Recent content by PeepsHanginWithMe

I'm in West Linn, so probably very similar situation although semi rural on Pete's Mt. between WL and Wilsonville. Up here we have Coyotes, hawks and skunks. Never seen any rats or snakes. Unfortunately, my biggest problem has been with loose dogs. About a month ago my flock of 28 was out in...

I CAN NOT figure out how to post pictures!! I have tried every set of instructions sent to me... I would love to post pics too. I have either Marans or Welsummers laying terra cotta eggs with dark brown speckles, very pretty, someone laying a lavendar color that is beautiful, my EE's and their...

I have four EE's all from a feed store. 1 lays the prettiest aqua blue , shiny egg but small, 2 lay pale minty green , matte finish large eggs and 1 lays an olive colored egg with white speckles that are typically an XL size...go figure!

Anytime I neglect to collect for more than 2 days or I find a stray egg layed under the coop or in the garden, I just give them back to the girls. I either mix them up with food scraps from the house and garden or toss them into the "scratch" area where they get their daily scrath of cracked...

Speaking of olive colored eggs, one of my EE's is laying an olive colored egg with pale/translucent white speckles...actully quite pretty!

I got 13 from 22, but three of those I don't think are actually ready to lay yet. They are Welsummers and are a bit younger than the others. My Jersey Giant has layed a Jumbo+++ egg going on 6 days in a row. The first one we ate was a double yolker! Even the little Crested Polish (1 of 2) is...

Thank you everyone who has chimed in with your knowledge and experience...I feel much better know. I have not started treatment yet...I get the Tylan early this coming week. I will go ahead and dose my smaller hens 2-4 lbs 0.2 ml 2 x per day...

So I guess I am a little thick :] Is .20. .35, .40 ml (same as cc's?) 2 x per day for 7 days of Tylan 200 a correct and safe doseage??? --------------------------------------------------------------------------???????? I trust BYB forum people more than the vet, who is supposed to be an avian...

Or is Tyaln 200 stronger in which case I would be giving my birds A LOT of Tylan!!! Not that I don't trust the vet, but I think many on this website know as much, and from practical experience, not just "book learnin' "!!! Also, What is the safe time frame for egg consumption by people after...

I am assuming the Tylan 50 is stronger than the 250, so maybe thats why the 2x per day...I wish they could get the 50... I really just want them to feel better and start putting some weight back on. I believe I need to sanitize/sterilize my hen house and feeders, waterers, etc. Should I do this...

My initial vet bill was 75.00 for office visit and 32.50 for fecal exam...ouch!!

ok..I soke with them again, they want me to give... 3-4 lb bird 0.2 ml (40mg) tylan 200 2 x per day for 7 days 5 lb bird .35 ml (70 mg) 6+ lb bird .40 ml ( 80 mg) same as above is this correct?? I would rather do the Tylan 50 1 x per day for three days by mouth...What is better?? Does...

I have a smaller flock of mixed breed, 6.5 month old hens and 2 roos that all seem to have either CRD or Infectious Coryza. They don't have a couple of key symptoms for I.C., the swollen faces or crusty eyes, but the clear fluid from their nostrils does have a distinctly unpleasant odor. They...

My three Buffs lay 1 a day. Born 4/1/09. Am kind of dissappointed with the egg size though. Mine are on the smallish medium side, creamy tan to pinkish in color. My Marans on the other hand are laying jumbos almost daily. Only problem there is they started out dark and speckly and now are kind...

Both of mine went broody immediately after starting to lay. Unfortunately, they decided to nest in the neighbors wood. One I never saw again, the other brought home 3 chicks 2 1/2 weeks ago. She's been a really good mom so far!!