Hi all, I have 16 hens co-infected with lice and mites. From reviewing previous threads, I have narrowed my treatment down to Ivermectin topical v Permethrin spray v Frontline spray with a repeat dose in 7-10 days. What has worked for you?
Ugh. Found the coop like this today. I need some advice. These chickens have been vaccinated against coccidia. They are 10 months old and free range. One right now has a pendulous crop that we treated with antifungal's and antibiotics including a crop bra. I have another that is going through...
Five 13 week pullets for sale (3 white rock, 1 turken, 1 RIR) for sale in Wausau, WI. I ordered too many chicks and don't want to let them go, but space constraints dictate that I decrease our #s. These girls have been raised on organic feed and are vaccinated against Marek's and Coccidiosis...
Building a coop inside an old barn. What would you do with the wood floor? Wood sealer? linseed oil? Paint? Vinyl? Rubber? Blackjack 57? Other? Thanks in advance.
Need some advice.....I looked out onto my fenced flock this morning and there were 5 guinea hens circling, trying to get in. I let the dogs out to scare them off (not effective...the dogs couldn't care less), but they kept roaming my yard. I let my hens out every evening after work and am...
When she was young, I thought she was a black sexlinked. I was corrected and told she was an australorp. Now I am thinking BSL again. What do you think?
Found my alpha girl today with a nasty black sore on her neck. Cleaned it and applied some triple antibiotic cream. Looking for opinions on what she may have. Wound from fighting/protecting or something contagious like pox? She has a bit of black on her waddle too. Thanks in advance.
Does anyone know how to ferment pumpkins for use throughout the winter? Or perhaps know of a link to an article about it? I've read other posts where folks mention that they feed fermented pumpkins, but haven't been able to find a "how to."
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1 of my 8 week chicks is having balance issues. Using her wings to balance a lot. She seems fine otherwise. I've brought her back inside to the brooder so that she isn't competing for food and water and put a single heat lamp on. Also added chick-quick vitamins to the water (I had stopped...
Question for all you sand enthusiasts out there. Can you use it in a mobile coop like this one? I am concerned about the added weight and whether or not I can get (and keep)a full 3 inches in there. Thoughts?