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[Flowers of Abba]

Well, it looks like our dog is safe with the chickens--she went out when they were in the yard, and her first response to seeing them was to sniff around to see if she could find any "treats"

Ya same here. It's nice to know they are good with the birds and I would let her hang out more but she will " snack" herself sick on those treats! Blech !

 

[Audio51]

Well, it looks like our dog is safe with the chickens--she went out when they were in the yard, and her first response to seeing them was to sniff around to see if she could find any "treats"

My dogs love Chicken "treats" too. They are fine with the chickens when they are out foraging, but the youngest dog goes into the pen as every chance she gets to look for goodies. She also looks a little unsure as to whethr or not the chickens are going to attack her.

 

[Audio51]

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How does that work with Guardian Dogs? Do they just get tired of the treats?

 

[lawatt]

it's been an appalling long day at school, and i'm way behind on the conversation, but quickly:

i don't know a thing about Oxine or using it, but from this website, it does not sound like it should be inhaled if you can avoid it (even if there's no smell like bleach):
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/phs/phs.asp?id=580&tid=108

here's the basic wikipedia site on the compound -- note health and safety concerns at the bottom of the page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorine_dioxide

 

[AmyPaperlady]

Ya same here. It's nice to know they are good with the birds and I would let her hang out more but she will " snack" herself sick on those treats! Blech !

What makes it even more fun is that she's a boxer, and, like a lot of boxers, she's allergic to corn--I'm pretty sure not all the corn in the feed is digested, and corn-free feed's a bit too rich for my pocket.

 

[WendyJeepchick]

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Again with the mites issue.  REALLY!  

Found one today.  I thought I had them conquered.  Ideas please?  Would like to NOT toss the eggs for 2 weeks since I'm getting 15+ a day now.

Our breakfast makers free range so they get exposed to all sorts of stuff.  I've heard that the mites were really bad this year.  I guess its true!  I had a problem in November and thought I got rid of them.  We continually dust with DE and clean out the coop.  It just went a little longer this time because of all our company.  Whamo!  Mites again.

Suggestions?  Can I use activated oxine (I know not with animals around) in the coop and kill buggies too?

Thank you all so much for being free with your knowledge.  We'd be lost without the voice of experience over here!

Our local 4H leader and the other Poultry Groups here swear by Frontline. One drop near the vent, it has to contact skin.

 

[ronott1]

I have a candling video an a picture of a New Heritage Delaware egg. The Video is waiting to be converted on Vimeo.

I have 19 of these developing!



I will post the video when it is ready.

 

[Chickengirl1304]

Are white silkies with black skin born with black or white fluff?

 

[farmhand]

Quote: I'm bringing this post forward that @Audio51 posted. I'm curious what some of you think. I have no need as my coops are a good distance from my house or any neighbors.

 

[casportpony]

Are white silkies with black skin born with black or white fluff?

-Kathy