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    Marek`s very likely in our flock. Chinese Skullcap use, any other recommendations?

    We have recently lost three birds and have another sick bird right now. All of the symptoms point to Marek`s. I read a post here about using Chinese Skullcap for supportive treatment recommended by @2ndTink If i`m not mistaken. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated!
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    Has anyone fed wood ash to their flock?

    I have seen some articles on the health benefits of feeding some charcoal to chickens. Has anyone tried it, if so did you notice any changes in their health?
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    What is correct number of days for egg withholding after Deworming with Albendazole

    I have seen 14 days listed as the egg withholding period recommended. Is that meant to be 7 days after each dose or 14 days after the last dose?
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    10 month old Blue Jersey Giant pullet has diarrhea, droopy wings and tail and lethargic

    I have a 10 month old Blue JG pullet that has had diarrhea for around 12 days it is colored just like the Kalmbach flock maker I feed all of them. It does smell off compared to normal poop. A little bit of urates showing but not much. It looks like slurry. Of course a pasty looking butt. She has...
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    Is it appropriate to de-worm during molting?

    I need to treat our 23 hens/ pullets for roundworms I have Abendazole 11.36 %. Is it appropriate to treat them during various stages of molting? Also, is the dosage for this percentage the same as what you have listed numerous times? @dawg53
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    First dose of Zimectrin Gold for tape worms. She shook part of the dose out after I administered it.

    I gave the first dose of Zimectrin gold to my 6+ month old Black Australorp yesterday. She weighs 4.2 lbs. Just after I gave her the first dose she shook her head and shook out some of the dosage. What would be the proper recourse? Just wait and give the second dose or? I have have treated...
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    Water Belly, drain it from left lower abdomen facing her vent?

    I have pretty much figured out on my own that this is what is ailing my 2 year old ISA brown hen. If I can drain it and give her some quality time here I want to. She is a very sweet bird! I want to make sure I insert the needle correctly. Is the left lower abdomen looking at her rear end the...
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    2 year old ISA Brown hen with impacted crop and also sounds a bit wheezy and labored breathing

    Hello, I noticed this am she was not feeling well, feathers fluffed and eyes closed. I noticed right away her crop is full and hard. She has also been having what looks like labored breathing and sounds a bit wheezy on and off. Had been eating and acting normal. No other symptoms with this ( no...
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    Getting ready to treat flock for tapeworms

    Hello! I am getting ready to treat my flock of 14 hens for tapeworms with Zimectrin gold. What is the best way, try to identify which birds for sure have them or just treat them all? I`m tempted to treat them all. Anyone have a preference?
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    Help! Sick yo Jersey giant hen

    Greetings, Yesterday I noticed she seemed off a bit. I thought I saw very slight head tremors. This morning the tremors seemed a bit worse. She came out of the coup this am very slowly then flew off halfway down the ramp, then fell over. She looks very unwell. I checked her crop it was empty. I...
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    Hello from a newbie old retired chicken guy!

    Hello All! Just an old guy that enjoys keeping chickens and gardening. We have had a mixed flock for going on a couple of years now. I have already raised chicks three times. It is very enjoyable as i`m sure you all know!
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