Search results for query: *

  1. Alphagamchick

    Many roos in need of re-homing-Michigan

    I simply have far too many roosters. The hens are taking quite a beating and the neighbors are none too happy either, I would guess. I am trying to avoid Craigs List so will try here. Hoobly will be my next stop. Here are the guys: Two bantam Americanas - Hatched July 3, 2013 from eggs I...
  2. Alphagamchick

    Nice Bantams-Clarkston Michigan

    I am overrun with roosters and need to sell some very nice bantams. I have not had any trouble with any of these boys being aggressive. They are all really nice guys. I have one Mille Fleur, one Serama, two Araucana/Americana. They are $10 each. I hatched these guys at my home last July...
  3. Alphagamchick

    Any way to mass dose Tylan 50?

    I'll start by saying that I have read multiple threads about all of the respiratory illnesses. I know they can be carriers but I am choosing to treat rather than cull. I had an outbreak in the spring that might have been brought in by a lovely rooster that I purchased or maybe it was spread...
  4. Alphagamchick

    Heat stroke or coccidiosis? Help diagnose

    Hi everyone. I know you all will be able to help me with this situation. I had to attend an out- of- town funeral. I left Monday morning and returned Tues. night, which left my family in charge of the chickens. I had some 4 week old chicks in the garage which I take out during the day and...
  5. Alphagamchick

    What? A "Blue Merle". Really?

    Went to a poultry swap a couple of months ago and I see this very pretty - what I assume - is a Blue Splash Cochin rooster. Looked like one to me, anyway. I look him over, he looks healthy, I inquire about him. "Is this a Blue Splash Cochin"?, I ask. The woman says "No, he's a Blue...
  6. Alphagamchick

    Runt Chick/How about Poly-Vi-Sol for her?

    I have a 4 week old chick who is about half the size of her sibs. She eats and drinks and runs around just like the rest of them. I'm using medicated feed. I have checked around the forum for advice and will now put some ACV in their water per several threads. I have used Poly-Vi -Sol...
  7. Alphagamchick

    Flock rapidly sick/respiratory

    Ugh, looks like my flock of thirty is rapidly catching this respiratory illness. Yesterday afternoon I went out to the coop to let the group out for some free ranging pleasure. One of the silkies was slow to get up and upon further inspection I noticed that her eye was swollen and she had some...
  8. Alphagamchick

    Adams dip/ dead chicken

    I originally put this under predators/pests but will try here. I used Adams flea/tick dip on my flock last night for mites as I have read in a number of posts here at BYC. Used as directed- 1 Tbl per gallon and then used a bit less in consecutive buckets because I was afraid it was too strong...
  9. Alphagamchick

    Adams Dip/Dead Chicken! Help!

    Warning! I used the Adams Flea/tick dip on my flock last night for mites. I used it as directed-1 Tbl per gal and a little less in consecutive buckets. Went into the coop this morning and found a dead bird. The rest aren't looking so good. They are laying around. Hope I didn't kill them...
  10. Alphagamchick

    Frizzle with quills as wings

    I wasn't sure where to post this question since it's not an emergency/disease etc., but it didn't seem to fit under "Breeds/showing etc. So please direct me if this should be asked under another forum title. OK, I have a Polish Frizzle rooster. I also have two hens from the same hatching egg...
  11. Alphagamchick

    Sevin on Wed. Mites by Friday

    Dang, I'm fighting mites again this summer. Last week I armed myself with 3 canisters of Sevin dust, a tarp and my mask. I layed them on the tarp, held them by the legs and dusted the heck out of them-vent, under wings, all over their back and neck, everywhere. I was so thorough. Then I...
  12. Alphagamchick

    Adams/water ratio lice

    Can't find the dosage for using Adams fleas shampoo for lice. Some say follow directions on the bottle which I think is two to one. Some say a weak solution like a capful per five gal bucket. Big difference in those dosages. Can someone set me straight? I'm out of sevin and had good luck...
  13. Alphagamchick

    Messy butt, dead hen, but not worms, what now

    I read posts on this back 10 pages worth but wanted to seek any additional advice. Back in Jan. one of my hens, age 4, turned up with a messy butt. She is one of 39 birds. I have had this flock for 5 years and didn't do anything different over the winter. It was very wet here in MI this...
  14. Alphagamchick

    Ivory soap/mite Q

    I'm having a hard time getting rid of mites. I have done the cleaning/dusting and it's time to do it again. I'm setting a fire today to provide more wood ashes. I have used the Ivermectin, too. I'm giving the Ivory soap bath a shot now with the next coop cleaning/dusting. I have read those...
  15. Alphagamchick

    Safeguard for goats..for chickens, too?

    As an aside to the question I just asked. I searched for this on the posts. The feed store did have Safeguard for goats-liquid. Can I use that for chickens, as well. If so, does anyone know the dosage? Thank you.
  16. Alphagamchick

    Can Safeguard paste be dissolved in food or water?

    I'm ready to give my Safeguard after giving the Wazine 2 weeks ago. Everyone must be worming these days as the feed store was low on wormers. I got Safeguard paste-10%, as instructed by many here. Can that be dissolved in food or water? I know I can do the BB sized "treat". I'm sort of...
  17. Alphagamchick

    So many worming posts! Who to believe?

    The majority of my flock is three years old and I have never wormed them. I have been looking for evidence of worms in all the gross places for the past few weeks and have not seen a single worm of any type. However, some of the girls are feeling thin to me so I think I will take the plunge...
  18. Alphagamchick

    Ducks are drying in egg. Advice?

    I have some ducks that are trying to hatch. So far it has been over 24 hours and both have a hole in their egg about one inch in diameter. It appears they are starting to dry out. Looks like the humidity is about 65-%-70%. I don't want them to dry out too much and not be able to hatch...
  19. Alphagamchick

    Dosage help Tylan 200

    I read this in the posts but can't find the exact one now, of course. Should have written it down. I'm treating a little bantam for a respiratory problem. I'm using Tylan 200 ORALLY. I thought the post said 1/4 cc but then I thought maybe it was 1/2 cc. Now I have myself confused...
  20. Alphagamchick

    Mille Fleur/Silkie cross

    I recently saw a cochin/mille fleur cross and thought they were beautiful. Just wondered if anyone hs crossed a silkie with a mille fluer? Would love to see pics. Wonder if you would get a fluffy bird with mille fleur markings?
Back
Top Bottom