Australorps breed Thread

[MeanV2]

Snapped a couple of quick pics of a few of the Gilbert BA's. They are 10 weeks old.

Dan

 

[ronott1]

Snapped a couple of quick pics of a few of the Gilbert BA's. They are 10 weeks old.

Dan

Looking good Dan!

 

[ronott1]

The Hupp Blue australorps are just over 12 weeks old.
For size reference, that is a one gallon water fountain.



The smaller one in the back of the last three pictures is a Black Penedesenca.

 

[MeanV2]

Thanks Ron! Those Hupp Birds are lookin nice too. I hope I have good luck with my Fall hatch of Hupp eggs!

Dan

 

[ronott1]

Thanks Ron! Those Hupp Birds are lookin nice too. I hope I have good luck with my Fall hatch of Hupp eggs!

Dan

They are very sweet too!

They do not try to fly over the top of the pen either.

 

[CinnamonQueen]

Thanks for the broodiness clarification. All of these australorps are looking real good! I'm not in town now, but when I get back I'll introduce my now 16 wk. olds to the hens.

 

[Gramma Chick]

Quote: Heres something I found
And there is another large factor to consider with amprollium. This drug’s main purpose is to block thiamine uptake. All living things need thiamine – which is also known as vitamin B1 - in order to grow and be healthy.

According to the Merk Veterinary Manual:

"Polyneuritis in birds represents the later stages of a thiamine deficiency, probably caused by buildup of the intermediates of carbohydrate metabolism. In the initial stages of deficiency, lethargy and head tremors may be noted. A marked decrease in appetite is also seen in birds fed a thiamine-deficient diet. Poultry are also susceptible to neuromuscular problems, resulting in impaired digestion, general weakness, star-gazing, and frequent convulsions.

"Polyneuritis may be seen in mature birds ~3 wk after they are fed a thiamine-deficient diet. As the deficiency progresses to the legs, wings, and neck, birds may sit on flexed legs and draw back their heads in a star-gazing position. Retraction of the head is due to paralysis of the anterior neck muscles. Soon after this stage, chickens lose the ability to stand or sit upright and topple to the floor, where they may lie with heads still retracted. Thiamine deficiency may also lead to a decrease in body temperature and respiratory rate. Testicular degeneration may be noted, and the heart may show slight atrophy. Birds consuming a thiamine-deficient diet soon show severe anorexia. They lose all interest in feed and will not resume eating unless given thiamine. If a severe deficiency has developed, thiamine must be force-fed or injected to induce eating."

 

[Gramma Chick]

My girls are 6 weeks now, hopin the one with the bigger comb is still an Alice not an Alex!

The back one looks Rooish to me ...the comb seems to be raising ..I am nor expert though

 

[fowlmouthgirls]

The back one looks Rooish to me ...the comb seems to be raising ..I am nor expert though

Yeah I was concerned about the front one, but now she's looking like a hen and Alice is looking Roo, time will tell I guess, hate to hav to process that one, she's (or he's) my sons chicken

 

[thedragonlady]

Heres something I found
And there is another large factor to consider with amprollium. This drug’s main purpose is to block thiamine uptake. All living things need thiamine – which is also known as vitamin B1 - in order to grow and be healthy.

According to the Merk Veterinary Manual:

"Polyneuritis in birds represents the later stages of a thiamine deficiency, probably caused by buildup of the intermediates of carbohydrate metabolism. In the initial stages of deficiency, lethargy and head tremors may be noted. A marked decrease in appetite is also seen in birds fed a thiamine-deficient diet. Poultry are also susceptible to neuromuscular problems, resulting in impaired digestion, general weakness, star-gazing, and frequent convulsions.

"Polyneuritis may be seen in mature birds ~3 wk after they are fed a thiamine-deficient diet. As the deficiency progresses to the legs, wings, and neck, birds may sit on flexed legs and draw back their heads in a star-gazing position. Retraction of the head is due to paralysis of the anterior neck muscles. Soon after this stage, chickens lose the ability to stand or sit upright and topple to the floor, where they may lie with heads still retracted. Thiamine deficiency may also lead to a decrease in body temperature and respiratory rate. Testicular degeneration may be noted, and the heart may show slight atrophy. Birds consuming a thiamine-deficient diet soon show severe anorexia. They lose all interest in feed and will not resume eating unless given thiamine. If a severe deficiency has developed, thiamine must be force-fed or injected to induce eating."

That's why the feed companies supplement with B vitamins in medicated feeds , to correct Niacin and thiamine deficiencies. How many people routinely use Corid/ amprolium. and supplement with B vitamins? Too few.