I have always been anti-heat in the coop, at least for my location in New Jersey. This is the first year that I am (very apprehensively) considering it. I'd love to hear from others that have small flocks, as I only have 3 hens (RiR, Barred Rock, Buff Orp). Can a flock of 3 generate enough heat...
Thanks all for the advice. It’s possible she has already gotten reinfected, I do let them free range during the day whenever we’re home on about 2 acres and I can’t imagine how I can control them eating bugs. I’m wondering if I maybe under dosed the Equimax? I’ve heard a few people give a “pea...
@Eggcessive @dawg53 @Mason Farm and Ranch Mind if I pick your brains for more worming advice? I administered the 2nd dose of Equimax on July 24th and thought all was well. All hens perked up and seemed back to normal within 24 hours. I’ve been noticing more diarrhea, and upon examining one pile...
@Mason Farm and Ranch thanks for the advice! Yes it has been in the high 80s and humid here. I'm familiar with heat related diarrhea and have been giving ACV in water daily and occasional electrolytes during hot days. I was concerned that the high worm load created conditions for some kind of...
@Eggcessive thanks for the advice. I did give the follow up equimax treatment this morning, so I'm hoping that helps. Crop seemed fine this morning as well.
Video of behaviorYesterday my 4 year old barred rock hen seemed fine in the morning but by noon she was lethargic, showed no interest in food or water, and spent most of the day sitting or standing, fluffed up and looking really sick. This morning she was slow to come out of coop, but I made her...
EDIT: I just realized the Equimax paste contains more than just ivermectin, leaving this comment in case anyone had the same question
Thank you both for your help. I’m reading some conflicting reports about ivermectin…a lot of sources are saying it’s effective against most worms EXCEPT for...
Could anyone help me identify these white wriggling things in my chicken’s poop? I was about to scrape it off of my patio with a shovel when I leaned in a little closer and noticed movement! I’ve never dewormed my flock before and I’m a little lost in all of the advice here. I saw another post...