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

[IamSamSam]

They're coming along very nicely

P.s. Love their brooder

Thanks Brooder is an old snake enclosure. Scrubbed and cleaned. It has temp control I have used it 6 times since I bought it. It works well and it has great viewing for my sons and and their friends

 

[appps]

Bit of sad news from here. I went out with a friend yesterday morning for a few hours and when I came back to check the chicks on the grass. 2 Belgians were gone. I could see a little bit of the grass was pushed down beside the back of their cage. I suspect a snake took them.. Nothing else would have been able to get in the little gap and they could not get out there . Filled up the gap now. On a nicer note another little Belgian hatched yesterday from the Christmas lot.

Oh the poor little things, sorry to hear that :-(

 

[Anniebee]

Two things come to mind, favus or fowl pox. More likely to be favus.

Favus is fungal and might respond to an anti fungal cream used for tinea or athletes foot. Fowl pox on the other hand is viral and will run its course. Plain old iodine is also recommended for both conditions.

Thanks again Fancychooklady .... for the information. I have both Canestan and Hydrozole in my med. cabinet, so can try one of those on the comb only. Also have some iodine.

There doesn't appear to be anything anywhere else on her at this time.

Cheers ..........

 

[Ashburnham]

49 out of 56 Araucana eggs hatched.
All chicks happy and healthy.
The incubator is now full with 50 Light Barred Rock eggs.

xxxx M

 

[locknest4]

Bit of sad news from here. I went out with a friend yesterday morning for a few hours and when I came back to check the chicks on the grass. 2 Belgians were gone. I could see a little bit of the grass was pushed down beside the back of their cage. I suspect a snake took them.. Nothing else would have been able to get in the little gap and they could not get out there . Filled up the gap now. On a nicer note another little Belgian hatched yesterday from the Christmas lot.

so sorry to hear about ur chick's!

 

[locknest4]

49 out of 56 Araucana eggs hatched. All chicks happy and healthy. The incubator is now full with 50 Light Barred Rock eggs. xxxx M

Very cute! Congrats

 

[locknest4]

Okay so this is what happens when you assume LOL I assumed hydrated lime was the garden one because you were talking about using it in pens but no that is dolomite lime (duh sorry). Personally I wouldnt use the hydrated unless its for painting the coop.

[COLOR=000000]Lime - Hydrated and Garden (AG) Lime = their uses in the chook pen Use gloves, a mask and protective eye wear when handling/using Lime Sprinkle Garden Lime around to help ‘sweeten’ the chooks pen – helps remove the bad smells and helps control bacteria etc. Garden Lime is grey. Hydrated Lime can be used to help keep flies and most ‘bugs’ under control. Hydrate Lime is White.[/COLOR] [COLOR=000000]You can make a wash of Hydrated Lime and paint the pen. Outside it will wash off in rain, so be prepared to reapply regularly to the outside. Once a year on average inside if applied thickly. A recipe for White Wash for pens etc = 12 cups of Hydrated Lime 4 cups of Salt 2 Tablespoons of Alum 9 litres of water (1 bucket) Mix well before starting application and mix often while applying to keep the solution well mixed = just slap it on using a large paint brush – pretend you are a famous painter perhaps[/COLOR]

Types of Hazards

Hydrated lime can cause dermatitis and caustic, or chemical, burns of the skin, especially if the product is wet or it contacts moist skin. Small amounts of hydrated lime dust may cause inflammation of the eyes, while large amounts can result in chemical burns or blindness. Inhaling the dust can irritate, or even burn, the nose, throat, and lungs. Wet hydrated lime may cause chemical burns with irreversible damage. Ingesting it can burn the mouth, throat, stomach, and digestive tract.
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Caution

Do not apply hydrated lime areas where pets or people can stir up the dust, or where pets walk or lie down. Wear eye and respiratory protection gear, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and waterproof gloves and boots when using hydrated lime. Use a dry rag or brush to wipe off dust from any exposed skin. Wash any exposed skin immediately after application and dry thoroughly. Wash the clothing you were wearing separately from other clothing.

Dolomite Lime

The most basic form of lime is a product known as "aglime." This is simply finely ground limestone that is bagged up and sold as a soil amendment. The composition of aglime varies according to the type of rock from which it is manufactured. When ordinary limestone is ground up, the resulting product is known as calcitic aglime because ordinary limestone supplies only calcium. Dolomite is a type of rock that is similar to limestone, but which also contains large quantities of magnesium. Ground up dolomite is known as dolomitic aglime, which supplies both calcium and magnesium.
Hydrated Lime

Both calcitic lime and dolomitic lime can be processed into hydrated lime, also known as slaked lime. Ground limestone is heated in an oven to produce burnt lime. Burnt lime is then mixed with water to produce hydrated lime, which is essentially calcium hydroxide. Hydrated lime is more concentrated than limestone and it neutralizes soil acidity more quickly, but it is also difficult to work with because it is somewhat caustic.

Thanks Rodney and apps for ur info. I think I will give the lime a wide berth, too many possible hazards

 

[locknest4]

Hi Fancychooklady, have been looking online at spinosad usage for chickens and garden spray with spinosad in it has been mentioned a few times. Would something like this work if applied topically to the back of neck?

If using 'comfortis' tablets what amount would be good to use? Have you or anyone tried it?

Any recommendations on treating the surrounding soil in the coop/run area? Have had chooks in it for past 4 years (although none for last week and a half). The coop under going renovations is an old aviary that we converted years ago. It is corrugated sheeting and has lots of cracks, holes and crevices! Am going to concrete in gaps between concrete flooring slabs and gaps at base of walls as well as surface spray area.

Would eucalyptus oil be advisable to mix with oil and apply to perches? Any more suggestion and advise is much appreciated

Spinosad has been available in Aus for 10 years or more but only in the garden department . It is readily available in the USA and UK for use in the poultry industry. Knowing the correct ratio to mix , as it is off label here makes me hesitant to spray the birds direct. However I use it in the coop and even spray the floor with it. Be sure to remove all food and water dishes when spraying. The product I use is called ' success ' .
I wouldn't use the comfortis for chickens , I was only using it as an example of how spinosad is being used in pest control and its many applications.

Thanks again for the info and advice. Would you us the 'success' spray on the surrounding soil?

 

[Ashburnham]

More cutsey photos for you girls.







One chick has a possible vaulted skull.

 

[satay]

Oh the poor little things, sorry to hear that :-(

Being the snake lover that I am i don't blame it in the slightest. I put them all together in one of my big outdoor tractors and thought it would be good. I didn't check that the grass was indented just enough for redbelly to fit in. I found her today sleeping in off in my fernhouse.. Lesson learnt' hole fixed and baby belgians back in small all wired cage.