Australia - Six states..and that funny little island.

[Ashburnham]

41 eggs out of the incubator and into the brooder.

49 out of 56 hatched now. And that includes the 2 infertile eggs and one that died early in the shell.
Best hatch I have had in a long time.

 

[locknest4]

Hi again and thank you for all the welcomes The baby chick and goose pics are so cute!
I have a few questions that I am hoping to get some Australian expertise on. I will try to post pics along with the questions.

We are hand raising 5 3/4 Austalorps and 5 3/4 Leghorns. They are now 6 weeks old. Here they are enjoying an afternoon in the sunshine in a little run. We have previously had hi line Browns, of whom only one is now left (the Lone Ranger!).

They will be going into the coop (separated from the Lone Ranger who would peck them to death if given the chance) in a couple of weeks. It is currently undergoing renovations. Previously we had poles of metal and pvc pipes for perches. After reading on BYC that chickens prefer planks to sit on we have come made this laddersystem perch out of treated pine (90mm x 35mm planks).

Previously we have not had wood in the coop so has anyone any suggestions for treating the wood to prevent mites ? The new chicks seem to have lice that they have picked up at the breeders (we got them at about 1.5. Weeks old). The coop has been cleaned and scrubbed down with bleach then hosed down again.

A book we have suggests treating the perches with a mixture of eucalyptus oil and borax. An Australian blog (self sufficient me) suggests 'Ivemectin' applied directly to the chickens for mite control and 'Maldison' for spraying on coop, perches and surrounds.

Any suggestions are welcome!

 

[appps]

When mine got mites the vet suggested the ivermectin for the birds and for the coop fidos dog wash mixed as per bottle instructions and sprayed on all the timber surfaces. Fixed the problem quickly and easily.

 

[locknest4]

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When mine got mites the vet suggested the ivermectin for the birds and for the coop fidos dog wash mixed as per bottle instructions and sprayed on all the timber surfaces. Fixed the problem quickly and easily.[/quote

Thanks. Am thinking that the Ivemectin (which is available from City Chick's online) and Malowash is the way to go.

 

[Fancychooklady]

Hi again and thank you for all the welcomes The baby chick and goose pics are so cute!
I have a few questions that I am hoping to get some Australian expertise on. I will try to post pics along with the questions.

We are hand raising 5 3/4 Austalorps and 5 3/4 Leghorns. They are now 6 weeks old. Here they are enjoying an afternoon in the sunshine in a little run. We have previously had hi line Browns, of whom only one is now left (the Lone Ranger!).

They will be going into the coop (separated from the Lone Ranger who would peck them to death if given the chance) in a couple of weeks. It is currently undergoing renovations. Previously we had poles of metal and pvc pipes for perches. After reading on BYC that chickens prefer planks to sit on we have come made this laddersystem perch out of treated pine (90mm x 35mm planks).

Previously we have not had wood in the coop so has anyone any suggestions for treating the wood to prevent mites ? The new chicks seem to have lice that they have picked up at the breeders (we got them at about 1.5. Weeks old). The coop has been cleaned and scrubbed down with bleach then hosed down again.

A book we have suggests treating the perches with a mixture of eucalyptus oil and borax. An Australian blog (self sufficient me) suggests 'Ivemectin' applied directly to the chickens for mite control and 'Maldison' for spraying on coop, perches and surrounds.

Any suggestions are welcome!

Your birds will be much happier with the timber under foot. Woolworths brand surface spray , it contains permethrin , spray the perches and the birds as required. The best $2 you will ever spend.

 

[Fancychooklady]

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When mine got mites the vet suggested the ivermectin for the birds and for the coop fidos dog wash mixed as per bottle instructions and sprayed on all the timber surfaces. Fixed the problem quickly and easily.[/quote

Thanks. Am thinking that the Ivemectin (which is available from City Chick's online) and Malowash is the way to go.

ivermectin is in affective against northern red fowl mite.

http://parasitipedia.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2449&Itemid=2716

 

[appps]

ivermectin is in affective against northern red fowl mite.

http://parasitipedia.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2449&Itemid=2716

Our mites were little red ones. Is there more than one type of red mites?

It was useless on fleas though

 

[Fancychooklady]

Our mites were little red ones. Is there more than one type of red mites?

It was useless on fleas though

Yes there are several types of poultry mite. The northern red is the hardest to treat. Remember that when using ivermectin there are egg withholding periods, and poisoning is also a risk.

http://parasitipedia.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2540&Itemid=2816
Spinosad is a much more effective product and can be purchased for flea control in dogs in the form of ' comfortis ' tablets .

 

[RodneyRooster]

49 out of 56 hatched now. And that includes the 2 infertile eggs and one that died early in the shell.
Best hatch I have had in a long time. 

Yay!!!!!! Thats fantastic news! Congrats to the highest extent!!!!

@locknest4 the pine is much better for them althought uve done a great job with it, its better if they can hold onto it properly (be a bit thinner) but dont think it will hurt as is.

Great ideas with the prevention! I always used hydrated lime in my sheds.

Thanks for the ovations guys :-D

 

[V1cky]

Your birds will be much happier with the timber under foot. Woolworths brand surface spray , it contains permethrin , spray the perches and the birds as required. The best $2 you will ever spend.

Totally agree with you Fancy.. I've only ever used surface spray when I have an outbreak (thanks to broody hens). Also good to spray on hand and feet with so I don't get wonderers crawling all over me