Anyone use "Red Cell" for their showbirds? I have a ??

[kssilkiemama]

I have used Red Cell in my silkies for years now and have never had a problem. I mix about one tablespoon if even that much in five gallons where the water looks to have just a bit of a yellow tint to it but nothing strong. I never lost a bird from it and have raised numerous chicks on it as well when they were a few weeks of age and older. I today had a post to a person on a facebook post where her bird was a little under the weather. I suggested using red cell and was flamed by a lady who totally disagreed with it stating it would cause toxic poisoning from too much iron to the birds if you use it. Well, I get it if you would use a large amount but a couple of teaspoons in five gallons of water is not strong at all. Just my opinion though. I have had great results with it and will continue to use it!

 

[Rleahmoore]

I have used Red Cell in my silkies for years now and have never had a problem.  I mix about one tablespoon if even that much in five gallons where the water looks  to have just a bit of a yellow tint to it but nothing strong.  I never lost a bird from it and have raised numerous chicks on it as well when they were a few weeks of age and older.  I today had a post to a person on a facebook post where her bird was a little under the weather.  I suggested using red cell and was flamed by a lady who totally disagreed with it stating it would cause toxic poisoning from too much iron to the birds if you use it.  Well, I get it if you would use a large amount but a couple of teaspoons in five gallons of water is not strong at all.  Just my opinion though.  I have had great results with it and will continue to use it!

 

[Rleahmoore]

My chicken is sick after having a lice outbreak! I got rid of the lice and plan to give her red cell after reading all the helpful comments! I don't know what else to do at this point. She's weak, seems anemic, lethargic. Hoping it will help!

Hello, I just purchased "Red Cell" supplement for my silkie flock. I ordered it from Smith Poultry supplies. When I recieved it, it says its for horses so I e-mailed them thinking I ordered the wrong thing. They contacted me very quickly and said some of the best breeders use this for their chickens and also gave me dosing instructions. I forgot to ask if it was safe for 6 week old chicks and how often should I give it to my adult birds. If anyone uses it, please let me know how you use it. (Weekly, daily, etc.. I change the water every day) Thanks /img/smilies/smile.png

 

[Catherine3476]

Just wondering how your chicken is doing after you used red cell? I've got a rooster that was deathly sick last week with respiratory crud and I got that cleared up and he's better but still not back to normal. I treated him for lice/mites and thought maybe the red cell would help.

My chicken is sick after having a lice outbreak! I got rid of the lice and plan to give her red cell after reading all the helpful comments! I don't know what else to do at this point. She's weak, seems anemic, lethargic. Hoping it will help!

 

[Rleahmoore]

Hi there, I didn't end up using the red cell so I can't really comment on that. I have read a lot of good things though!

 

[Motherhen1165]

This is a Fawkes Feathers Recipe:

In a 5 gallon bucket, fill approximately 3/4 full with base feed and add:
1 cup crimped oats
1 cup crimped barley
1 cup wheat
1/2 cup safflower seeds
3/4 cup sunflower chips
1/2 cup flax seeds
1 scoop Manna Pro Sho-Glo
1 heaping tablespoon Brewer's Yeast & Garlic Powder
Mix together well, and add:
1/2 cup wheat germ oil blend or vegetable oil
1/4 cup Red Cell
Mix together very well to distribute oil and red cell evenly.

Does this help my hens who are anemic due to mites

 

[Chickerella2012]

Thought I re-revive this thread, again lol
I just ordered red cell for my breeding flocks, simply because poultry cell is expensive if you have more than a few birds. It's quite affordable at only 24 bucks for the gallon on Amazon. I found it on sale for only $18, so I ordered it! I just saw that Jedds Pigeon or bird supply online store says in their description that you add 1 tablespoon to 1 gallon of water. Hope this helps

https://www.jedds.com/shop/red-cell-32oz1gal-horse-health-products/

 

[Chickerella2012]

I've also messaged Jedds to ask how frequently to use it
Will report back when I get a reply!

 

[Chickerella2012]

As promised, here the reply for the usage of red cell

 

[HandyTandy]

This is a Fawkes Feathers Recipe:

In a 5 gallon bucket, fill approximately 3/4 full with base feed and add:
1 cup crimped oats
1 cup crimped barley
1 cup wheat
1/2 cup safflower seeds
3/4 cup sunflower chips
1/2 cup flax seeds
1 scoop Manna Pro Sho-Glo
1 heaping tablespoon Brewer's Yeast & Garlic Powder
Mix together well, and add:
1/2 cup wheat germ oil blend or vegetable oil
1/4 cup Red Cell
Mix together very well to distribute oil and red cell evenly.

yummy