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    Worming-what did I do wrong-still getting worms. :/

    Thanks LadyoFmc and Folly's Place-I can use ivermectin next then. I do have one hen that seems to show the signs of worms while others do not-i treat them all, but it is only her poop that ever looks bad. Any insight on why that would be the case? She is the last of my craig-list hens that were...
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    Worming-what did I do wrong-still getting worms. :/

    I wanted to note exactly what I did-- when I worm with safeguard, I give 1/2-3/4cc(depending on the hen size) to each hen. Then, 10 days later, I re-dose with same dose. Withdraw eggs 14 days. This is what I do when I use valbazen as well. I alternate, so if I used safeguard last, 6 months...
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    Worming-what did I do wrong-still getting worms. :/

    I have digested so many worming threads here but I still need help. I de-worm my girls 2x a year, and I rotate between safeguard, and valbazen. I individually syringe each bird, with doses recc in threads here. Then repeat 10 days later. In July, I noticed some large round worms in poop...
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    watering cups that attach to a cooler?

    Such a thing? I have the bright tap, and it works, but chickens don't love it, and they make a b-line to any pool of water on my land when I open their gates. I think they would love to lap up water out of a cup. And, I would love to find a cup that will screw onto my 5-gallon cooler spout like...
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    not an emergency-coryza and mycoplasma vaccines?

    I would love your input...I am getting new 4 week old chicks...they will be vaccinated against mareks, cocci, newcastle/bronchitis, and I will administer AE/Pox...what about coryza or mycoplasma? I know it sure does seem cost prohibitive seeing as you cannot reliably divide up the doses and save...
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    how late is too late for mareks vaccine?

    Thanks. Oh gosh...I really thought these girls were vaxed-just a terrible assumption I made...my plan was to only have mareks vaxed birds from here on out, in case the bird I had died of mareks. :( Thanks for the info-it clears it up.
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    how late is too late for mareks vaccine?

    I got chicks from feed store and assumed they were vaccinated for mareks. They were not...they are on day 6...by the time I get it, it will be probably close to week 2 for them...too late? I just recently had a hen die of what sure seemed to be mareks. She is one of the last hens I had from my...
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    Thank you. Yes, they are all okay now. I was so happy when I found those two...I keep going out there hoping to find that fourth. Broody acted funny this AM-she got off her nest and was mad-sorta walking around making her angry noise...then she went right back onto nest to brood, despite not...
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    ...has lost her chance to brood, meaning I need to broody box her? 2. Can a hen eat 1-3 day old chicks with no evidence at all left behind?! ****ETA**** I found two chicks under the run! They managed to escape the top of the screen during struggle. I still have one chick totally...
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    Top Ten Worming and Wormer Misinformations - Graphic Pictures!

    I wanted to make a note on this thread for everyone-I don't think strike iii is a great wormer-I decided to de-worm every six months. I first used safeguard. I intended to use valbazen next, and just alternate between the two, but tractor supply did not have it, so I used strike iii 6 months...
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    Has anyone used Durvet Strike III dewormer?

    I used this inbetween my safeguard dose, and 2 months later, I found my first ever round worm in poop...so I am going to stick to alternating between safeguard/valbazen every 6 months now. :/ I would say no, I am not happy with performance.
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    Trader Joes & Other Grocery Store Egg Hatching Club - Are you a Member

    This thread is blowing. my. mind. Who knew?! I am so tempted to do this, but we cannot have roosters in the city, so I can't. oh sigh...it would be so fun :)
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    Broody hen adoption Q!

    Thank you so much! :) :) I truly do appreciate all of the info everyone here has given-it has really helped me-this is all so new to me, and your stories help so much. :) :)
  14. heiditam

    Broody hen adoption Q!

    thanks :)
  15. heiditam

    Broody hen adoption Q!

    This sounds easier for sure...let me ask you this...So for those 2-3 days, do the hens and baby get off nest to eat and drink? If so, do you put the food and water very close to them so they don't have to venture far? Nest boxes are only 4 inches off floor-I shouldn't have to worry about a chick...
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    EEK! I have a broody! :) I am going to try the broody adoption. :) How soon after brooding will a broody adopt babies? She was broody for a few days, but I kicked her off nest-once I realized it was brooding, I have let her sit today-so today is day one...would it be too soon to try to give her...
  17. heiditam

    Broody hen adoption Q!

    Thanks so much again! :) :) I can switch them all over. :)
  18. heiditam

    Broody hen adoption Q!

    Oh just one more Q! Around 2-3 weeks are they old enough to integrate safely? And when I do, should I switch all flock to starter feed, or do the other larger hens not eat all the chicks food, and do the chicks not eat the food that falls from the larger feeder they cannot reach? :) I can move...
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    Broody hen adoption Q!

    Thank you-that was very helpful! :) :) :)
  20. heiditam

    Broody hen adoption Q!

    Thanks :) :) Okay-so I can let her enjoy her nest box until after the night I give her the babies...I do have some Qs about that though-the night I plan to slip them under her, should I also put some screen over her nest so that the other hens cannot bother her inside nest once they realize...
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