When buying a large quantity of flaxseed, do what you can to keep it fresh.
Store it in freezer/frig, in a container that prevents extra oxygen flowing through (plastic, etc--but not metal), and in dark container or area. It is REALLY beneficial to buy whole and then grind it yourself. I grind...
LOOKING TO BUY 1-3 BANTAMS in Northern Utah/Southern Idaho.
One of our only 2 chickens died yesterday, and our remaining hen is acting lonely and afraid. :hit She needs new friends soon!
Particularly interested in bantam Wyandottes, but could consider other bantam breeds.
If you have...
I am looking to buy 1-3 BANTAMS, preferably 1 rooster and 2 hens, but am open to other possibilities.
I would like to get these ASAP and could drive a fairly long distance if needed.
The buddy to our lone Welsummer hen just died yesterday and she is acting lonely and afraid. She could use new...
I have given a lot of injections over the years, including of Penicillin, which requires some more complicated steps. There are many things you can do to make giving injections a simpler process.
I have put together detailed instructions on giving subcutaneous and intramuscular injections to...
In areas like that, sand is cooold as flooring in winter but chickens do seem to tolerate it pretty ok. I keep chickens near where you are.
I have sand on the floor in the main part of my coop. I suggest you put a low perch or an area without sand near the floor so they have warmer options when...
Spraying Oxine chlorine dioxide on skin at approx 100-250 ppm should clear out almost any infection (bacterial, fungal or viral) it comes in contact with. It's made cleaning bumblefoot out of my hen's foot worry-free.
Chlorine dioxide is also very gentle on cells of the body.
I use it as hand...
@casportpony -- Thanks for giving such excellent detailed info on how to dose a group of chickens using a mash, on the thread at www.backyardchickens.com/threads/safeguard-mash-zero-day-egg-withdrawal.1254653/ !!! I hadn't read instructions on doing that before & very much appreciate your...
I'm working on creating summary of info on fenbendazole & here's how I understand things thus far. If anyone spots something that needs revision, please give me a heads up!
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As Panacur AquaSol fenbendazole dewormer was being evaluated for use in chickens, this...
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use assessment report for Panacur AquaSol offers very detailed info on use of fenbendazole for poultry.
From info on page 12, it looks like the dose for treating large roundworms or cecal worms should be
1 mg of fenbendazole per kg of bird's...
Ouch, that gout looks awful! Where do you get these pictures??!--ack! :sick
Full details on my gout photo: Yes, my rooster, Pioneer. He lived by himself too much with little activity, had high-protein feed, and took a number of meds over the years. About age 6, he started getting swellings on a...
Oxine has been approved for use as a disinfectant against COVID-19, and officially placed on the EPA's "List N."
I've been diving deep into studying Chlorine Dioxide since the pandemic got going, since it has so much niche usefulness for the unique challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. And it is...
@Isaac 0 Yeah, that looks bumblefoot to me. And I should say that bumblefoot is also light-colored).wherever it's close to the surface of the skin (except at the dark plug.
The bulges from gout usually on side areas of the toe, I'm thinking. There is a photo of gout 1/3 of the way down on the...
Update: As I did surgery. I was reminded bumblefoot spreads as branches of infection through toughened tunnels in the foot. Her foot looks deflated now, but not in a particular central location.
I did make a quality video. Which hopefully I'll get posted some year before too long, lol..... I'll...
If it's on the side of a toe and not the pad of her foot, it is very likely NOT bumblefoot.
Gout is something that can cause swelling in toes. Birds can get it from being given too much medication over extended periods of time, being overweight and not getting enough exercise. Gout looks...
I have learned a LOT about Oxine in the 10 years since creating this post!!
(Useful note: Oxine and Oxine AH are the same product.)
Yes, it is an excellent disinfectant for use with chickens! I have put together a whole page of info on Oxine chlorine dioxide disinfectant on my website, as well...
There is extensive info on using Oxine chlorine dioxide for chickens on my website. There is a page dedicated to it at www.poultrypedia.com/chlorine-dioxide-for-respiratory-sickness, as well as an interactive calculator for figuring how to mix activated solutions!
@Eggcessive I'll look when I hold her next. I know she is dealing with scaley leg mites, too.
What exactly does it mean when an infection is in the joint? Would that be in bones & cartilage?