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Has anyone tried using elector PSP for scaly leg mites? It works well for the other mites. Considering making some and dipping legs in it. Wondering if anyone done it?

I know theres some issues or controversy on ivermectin but Im at my whits end with these scaly leg mites. One 3 year old buffy now has feet so bad they are an issues for her to get around and rubbing jelly isnt working. What is the egg withdrawl of ivermectin and is it safe for us to eat the...

One of our favorites started showing signs of eye problems and lethargy last week. We let it go as it didn’t seem terrible and to see if it would resolve. Well, I work a couple days at a time and things turned for the worse. I can now smell infection. The eye is swollen shut with what looks like...

When I built my coop, I left dividers out of the nest box to see what they would do. Welllll after a few weeks they made a 3 nest box without dividers 😁 so they aren’t necessary!

Selling my old coop. It is 4x8. $700 Western Washkngton

What is the best board for roosting bars? 2x4 wide side up? 2x2?

I have absolutely loved the Carolina Coops since I found out about them a few years ago. I wish I had known about them when I got into chickens so I could build this in place. The dimensions are 8x4 and it sits just 6'3 before the rafters. It is 9 feet from ground to top of gable. I have been...

What is everyone using for roof pitch? 6/12, 7/12? And how much overhang do you have?

Where does everyone get their black 1/2 wire mesh? Its all special order and very expensive. Same with black metal roof panels.

Doing research now on coops to build and am considering deep litter. Is there any maintenance on them? Can you use pine shavings? How is the smell and smell over time? How often do you clean it?

Can I get pictures of shed coop roosts and poop boards? Likes/dislikes?

I am planning out an 8x4 or 8x6 coop with pitched roof. If anyone has any plans I'd like to see them! Pictures as well. And would like to have it set up for deep litter method as well! Not sure how to do that or set it up.

I just got some chicks from Tractor Supply and they are being raised by our broody mama. I have them in our main coop as our mama bird gets anxiety when we put her elsewhere and wont look after the chicks. I put up partitions in the coop to keep the chicks from getting out but some of the older...

I have a two year old hen that has a vent prolapse. I noticed yesterday and have applied some preperation H and Vasoline. Today I applied Vasoline again. Both times I tried pushing it back in. It just pokes back out as soon as Im done. Any suggestions?

What is the danger of dipping a chickens leg in gas for leg mites? I see info of lots who do it and it works really well in one treatment and then you see a lot saying to never do it but they dont really leave a great explanation as to why? I want them gone lol I have done the vasoline, but with...

My hen is missing feathers on her sides and around her neck. Not sure what is causing it. The feathers seem to have broken off? I don’t see any picking on her.

I was going to treat with Valbazen but TSC doesnt carry it anymore. So I got Safe-Guard paste. I did some reading and am now seeing some different dosages. I gave them all a pea sized amount on bread today. Now what? Treat again in 10 days or I saw a 5 day in a row suggestion. I am treating for...

I got wormout gel and used today as day one. I used 47ml in a gallon and I’m pretty sure not a single bird drank it. I am going to see how they do tomorrow but I’m sure it will be the same. If they do not drink any, or near enough, am I ok to hit them with some panacur (fenbendazole)? If so, how...

i purchased wormout gel based on what I read and am reading differing dosage info. I was under the impression it was 2ml to 160 ml water per bird. Is that not the case? I emailed the company and they said it was not permitted in egg layers or meat birds and cannot say anything about dosages. I...

I was given the FARAD links to see the withdrawals for certain meds and did not see praziquantel on any of the lists. Does anyone have that information? I purchased Equimax to worm for tapes, but want to make sure and see the numbers for a proper withdrawal. I did see that Ivermectin was on the...