Diatomaceous earth is what I use for my naturally reared dogs.. And it works well!
It is not a poison but works mechanically.. Google it Great stuff..
I am new to chickens but not to DE
Give it a try ITs not expensive especially "IF" you can find it in bulk.. It is also good for external...
Thanks Muggs..
Well my fingers are crossed.. Lesson learned that is for sure.. well at least two of them..
I should stick to my guns.. since my gut feeling said to leave that bird.. but I took her anyway..
And I learned about quarantine. Like I said I am a total newb..
I more meant...
I was not able to cull them and had no separate spot for them. This morning they sounded a bit better so I just let them loose with the flock.. Unsure if that was the thing to do or not.. I figured being in a box in the coop would still spread it??
Asides from the raspy sound.. they are...
So here is my topic from yesterday.
.https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=595748
And today.. I find an egg covered in blood! And a hen with a bloody rear??
What is this.. Was she egg bound and it came out?? Is this something else?? Help
New to chickens ( obviously ) and...
I think I should stick to my guns ...
When I picked them up I noticed the one.. They told me it was from chasing them around the coop.. yada yada..
Well when I got home and was transferring them from the crate to the coop I noticed another one. So I put them in a separate box.. But still in...
Hi all
New to the forum..
We recently started our flock of mostly 1o+ month old layers.. your typical high production birds.. Just to start..
I just brought home 20 8 month olds..
2 sound really raspy and gurgly.. I have kept them separated since I got them home 5hrs ago..
I do not really...