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    Is this normal? Yellowish crusty deposits on skin at feather base.

    Supposedly deficiency in Vitamin A could possibly be part of the problem. Some types of greens, including broccoli, red/orange vegetables, cod liver oil, etc. are good sources for Vit A. However, one of my hens has the same problem and I haven't seen improvement in crustiness and flakiness since...
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    Feed approval/advice & brewers yeast question

    When buying a large quantity of flaxseed, do what you can to keep it fresh. Store it in freezer/frig, in a container that prevents extra oxygen flowing through (plastic, etc--but not metal), and in dark container or area. It is REALLY beneficial to buy whole and then grind it yourself. I grind...
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    Comment by 'PoultryPedia' in article 'Chicken Orthopedics, splay leg, broken and malformed.'

    The Poultry Podiatry page on my PoultryPedia website provides treatment possibilities for a broad range of leg problems that chickens experience.
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    Utah!

    LOOKING TO BUY 1-3 BANTAMS in Northern Utah/Southern Idaho. One of our only 2 chickens died yesterday, and our remaining hen is acting lonely and afraid. :hit She needs new friends soon! Particularly interested in bantam Wyandottes, but could consider other bantam breeds. If you have...
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    Update-- I have now found chickens to purchase. Thanks!

    I am looking to buy 1-3 BANTAMS, preferably 1 rooster and 2 hens, but am open to other possibilities. I would like to get these ASAP and could drive a fairly long distance if needed. The buddy to our lone Welsummer hen just died yesterday and she is acting lonely and afraid. She could use new...
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    DIY insulated water pail

    Thanks for sharing this technique, and providing such helpful photos for clarity! Looks like a real blessing for ducks!
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    Official BYC Poll: Are You Comfortable Injecting Vaccines or Medications Into Your Birds?

    I have given a lot of injections over the years, including of Penicillin, which requires some more complicated steps. There are many things you can do to make giving injections a simpler process. I have put together detailed instructions on giving subcutaneous and intramuscular injections to...
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    Comment by 'PoultryPedia' in article 'Using Sand In Your Chicken Coop'

    In areas like that, sand is cooold as flooring in winter but chickens do seem to tolerate it pretty ok. I keep chickens near where you are. I have sand on the floor in the main part of my coop. I suggest you put a low perch or an area without sand near the floor so they have warmer options when...
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    Bumblefoot removed but no kernal came out despite major swelling.

    Spraying Oxine chlorine dioxide on skin at approx 100-250 ppm should clear out almost any infection (bacterial, fungal or viral) it comes in contact with. It's made cleaning bumblefoot out of my hen's foot worry-free. Chlorine dioxide is also very gentle on cells of the body. I use it as hand...
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    ✪ FDA Approves Fenbendazole for Use in Laying Hens to Treat Large Roundworms and Cecal Worms ✪

    @casportpony -- Thanks for giving such excellent detailed info on how to dose a group of chickens using a mash, on the thread at www.backyardchickens.com/threads/safeguard-mash-zero-day-egg-withdrawal.1254653/ !!! I hadn't read instructions on doing that before & very much appreciate your...
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    ✪ FDA Approves Fenbendazole for Use in Laying Hens to Treat Large Roundworms and Cecal Worms ✪

    I'm working on creating summary of info on fenbendazole & here's how I understand things thus far. If anyone spots something that needs revision, please give me a heads up! ___________________________ As Panacur AquaSol fenbendazole dewormer was being evaluated for use in chickens, this...
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    Safeguard/fenbendazole for gapeworm?

    The Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use assessment report for Panacur AquaSol offers very detailed info on use of fenbendazole for poultry. From info on page 12, it looks like the dose for treating large roundworms or cecal worms should be 1 mg of fenbendazole per kg of bird's...
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    Antibiotics for bumblefoot

    Ouch, that gout looks awful! Where do you get these pictures??!--ack! :sick Full details on my gout photo: Yes, my rooster, Pioneer. He lived by himself too much with little activity, had high-protein feed, and took a number of meds over the years. About age 6, he started getting swellings on a...
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    Oxine as effective disinfectant?

    Oxine has been approved for use as a disinfectant against COVID-19, and officially placed on the EPA's "List N." I've been diving deep into studying Chlorine Dioxide since the pandemic got going, since it has so much niche usefulness for the unique challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. And it is...
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    Antibiotics for bumblefoot

    For kidney issues--Decreasing protein is good. There are conflicting opinions, but I'd think unsweetened cranberries would be good, too.
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