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  1. C

    Treating Lice and Tapeworms

    Can I use ivermectin pour-on at the same time as ivermectin oral? There is poultry lice in our flock so yesterday we dosed each chicken with ivermectin pour-on (.05ml/lb). We then found tapeworms in one of the chickens stool and ordered Zimecterin Gold (ivermectin/praziquantel). Will it be...
  2. S

    Chicken with red bald spot on behind - help identifying and treating

    Hi! My buff Orpington has a bald red spot under her vent. I’m thinking mites or vent gleet maybe but I want help identifying what it is so I know how to treat it! She’s 1 year old, I have 3 chickens total no roosters. She seems to be eating/drinking/laying normal. I just gave her an epsom salt...
  3. Apolinne

    Broody hens with leg mites - When to treat ?

    Hello friends, I need some advice. I have two broody hens sitting on two fertilised eggs each, which I gave them because I don't have the heart to break their brooding, especially because one of them is 10 years old. They still have 10 days to go till the eggs hatch. Problem is the flock has...
  4. thecatumbrella

    Poll: Do high-value treats turn your chickens into savages?

    I had this brilliant idea to put a treat dispenser over the chickens' sand box. It works on a timer. Treats drop, everyone runs in, and they scratch through the sand looking for morsels. This, in turn, cleans their poopy feathered feet. Everyone wins, right? Well... now the pecking order's in...
  5. C

    How to treat my chicken using tylosin powder...

    Hi, I am posting on here to see if I can get some help or some advice on how to treat my backyard chicken using tylosin powder. I have never used this product before. But it was recommended in a previous post to treat mycoplasma. I'm not exactly sure if this is what she has? But I thought that...
  6. C

    How to treat an swollen face of a chicken?

    I've got 3 chickens who seem to have gotten into a fight. One of them has a swollen face on one side (looks like she is smiling), the 2nd has its face swollen and inside her mouth there is something (pics. 6 - 8) that concerns me, the 3rd has its foot swollen. How can I treat it? Pics down below 👇
  7. talkinboutchickens

    Frozen treats for chickens, will they do more harm than good

    Hi there, I've seen so many recipes on frozen treats for chickens, like corn in a muffin tin, or even frozen fruits and veggies in a bowl of water. However, I have seen controversy on this. I've seen many sources that say that frozen stuff for chickens will in fact do more harm than good. I've...
  8. TheyBeChillin

    Cold treat safe for chickens?

    Hey!! We’re getting ready to have a massive heat wave this week, and I need to be able to keep my flock cool. I have plenty of shade, water, and homemade electrolytes I will supply them with. But is this cold treat safe for them to eat? They were giving it away for free at our local pet store...
  9. xyzcornelia

    Grit for BABY chicken help

    Hello what chicken grit do I order because there is nothing in any store close to me that is for baby chicks. My chickens are 2 days old and is being fed chicken mash from hobby first, boiled egg yolk, small pieces of chive and dandelion leaves. They also get a mealworm each that’s soaked as a...
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    • baby chicken chive dandelion leaves dried mealworms egg yolk food grit help mash treats
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    • Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
  10. Cheekychook12

    How do you guys treat mites and lice in highly feathered chickens

    My chickens have a mild case of lice, and I’ve been trying to treat it with various powders and a spray but they don’t go away, I’ve also treated the pen and deep cleaned I just can’t reach all their feathers And if I drip them in something their feathers suction and they don’t get wet
  11. Aspen25

    Treating persistent mites organically

    Hi all, I have mites galore and I don't know what to do with them. They are literally crawling everywhere. I live on an organic farm so would need something natural to treat them with. Any suggestions? I did a huge clean out of the coop pressure sprayed it all down and then sprayed roosts...
    • Aspen25
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    • mite infestation mite prevention mite treatment mites organic chickens
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Predators and Pests
  12. Q

    What Do You Wish You Would've Known When You First Started Raising Chickens?

    Chicken newbie here and I currently have a small flock of 4 hens and 1 rooster. All hens are laying consistently :D I have 6 EEs & 4 Silkies going on 5 weeks. Their brooder is an extra large unused dog house, secured with chicken wire in the opening. They can see the outdoors and the other...
    • QiyeTLyriQue
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    • chicken 5 week chicken treats feed advice first aid kit integrading flocks nesting behavior new addiction tips and tricks tips for raising baby chicks
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying
  13. M

    Chicken injury- no mites

    Hello everyone! Me and my husband have owned chickens for two years now with no injuries or illnesses until today. I found my RIR hen missing feathers and plucked pretty severally/ bleeding from being plucked. We have no idea what the initial injury could have been as no predators were in the...
  14. A

    When do you start feeding your chickens treats?

    This is our first flock. When can we start with the treats? Mealworms, seeds and dried fruits?
  15. OrpingtonManiac

    Chicken has Mites/Lice What should i treat her with?

    I saw these tiny white mites on my chicken- Hazel- feathers. They were moving around mostly on the feather itself, not on her skin. She's acting perfectly normal. What should I treat her with? Or should I just leave her? And what are these mites/lice? I know I can probably buy Elector psp, but...
  16. GracePoultry

    Can I give Cornish X treats like I do with my pet chickens?

    Hello! Raising meat chickens for the first time this summer. Is it ok for me to give the CC's mealworms and veggie scraps? Are there any supplement's or treats I should give them? Tia!
  17. mixedchickenguy

    eating eggs from a chicken being treated with meloxicam indefinitely?

    I'm the guy who has the hen with the swollen oviduct. our vet says she may need to be on the meloxicam indefinitely and of course, i didn't think to ask about eating her eggs. she still lays every two days or so. she's doing so much better after taking the enrofloxacin and being on the...
  18. S

    Is this ok for chicken scratch/treat?

    This is really cheap where I work, wanted to know if this was fine to use as scratch for my 5 month old hens. They are on a All Flock pellet food with oyster shell grit as main diet and occasional Black Soldier Fly grub as treats.
  19. BYC Project Manager

    Official BYC Poll: What’s your favorite winter treat to give your chickens?

    Winter is the perfect time to spoil your flock with delicious and nutritious treats that help keep them warm and happy. From warm oatmeal to protein-packed snacks, there’s no shortage of creative options to brighten your chickens’ day during the cold season. What’s your go-to winter treat for...
  20. A-Z Chicken Treats and Their Health Benefits

    A-Z Chicken Treats and Their Health Benefits

    The first time you get chickens your probably wondering, what treats can I give my chickens? Its good to give chickens treats to give them a diverse diet, especially if they don't free range! In this quick guide all those questions and more will be answered, so without further ado. Here's your...
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