California - Northern

[chrissyr]

Where do you buy it?  I may have to switch if I can get organic for that price! 

I go to the mill directly. Usually get about 10-12 bags at a time.
It says "Modesto" but technically I think the town is Empire.
About 40 minute drive for me from Tracy.

 

[TheKeeper]

I've been think about writing a n article on how to tube feed, so I'm hoping that you will give me some ideas on what to include. When you have a few free minutes, can you look at this page and tell me how helpful it was? http://www.lafebervet.com/avian-medicine-2/avian-nutrition/tube-feeding/

-Kathy

Wow - that was awesome. Very well-explained & visualized.
I much prefer the control I have with the gavage needles as opposed to a tube.
I can easily see the tip going down the esophagus so that I know that have it in the right place.

It would be great to include video of other avians in addition to the hookbills - maybe doves or chickens?

 

[HighStreetCoop]

Where do you get it?  I have a friend who drove to the mill in Empire to buy some.  I would rather find somewhere closer.

Pollinate & Mike's Pet And Feed both carry it.

 

[tommysgirl]

Chick report:

The little one with the unabsorbed yolk sac had it drop off in the night.

He has been living in the house but I put him under Gracie Belle the wonder broody tonight. She has 5 -3 day olds from the NYD HAL and the little guy I am grafting to her is 8 days. I think she will accept him as she has co brooded before and willingly sits on any and all chicks who have sought her out regardless of who had hatched them. I slid him under her after dark and she did a little adjusting but seemed unconcerned.

If you want to read a bit more about this little chick and see a pic you can check him out on my daughter's blog https://butthefunnythingis.wordpress.com/2015/01/03/the-funny-thing-about-chickens/#more-35

@PetRock I googled images of Langshan chicks and this little one sure favors that side of the family. I of course have no idea if it is a cockerel or a pullet but could see the Langshan in it from the get go. It stands tall, is HUGE and the coloring and markings reminded me of pics you had posted last spring. Hoping the pullets stand tall too but am fully prepared for this to be a cockerel. The whole family is quite smitten but I do hope the mama takes to him.

 

[EZFarms]

im building a serama/silkie coop so any designs or tips?

 

[caychris]

Everyone got free time in the yard today.


The buff on the left is getting huge. Still not laying though.


Sabrina off on her own




The delawares and my Cream Legbar girl. The dels are still dealing with molt.


Lurk's good eye (rag-a-muffin) kind of looks like she lost a fight with the lawn mower.


The weed pretty effectively. They didn't touch the garlic coming up.


Yeah lots of meal worms,scratch grain and yummy weeds (and a few bugs im sure) All seemed pretty happy and really didnt want to go back in the run. The CL girl is fast because she is so small we call her our little road runner. She led me on a chase around the yard.

 

[PetRock]

Chick report:

The little one with the unabsorbed yolk sac had it drop off in the night.

He has been living in the house but I put him under Gracie Belle the wonder broody tonight. She has 5 -3 day olds from the NYD HAL and the little guy I am grafting to her is 8 days. I think she will accept him as she has co brooded before and willingly sits on any and all chicks who have sought her out regardless of who had hatched them. I slid him under her after dark and she did a little adjusting but seemed unconcerned.

If you want to read a bit more about this little chick and see a pic you can check him out on my daughter's blog https://butthefunnythingis.wordpress.com/2015/01/03/the-funny-thing-about-chickens/#more-35

@PetRock I googled images of Langshan chicks and this little one sure favors that side of the family. I of course have no idea if it is a cockerel or a pullet but could see the Langshan in it from the get go. It stands tall, is HUGE and the coloring and markings reminded me of pics you had posted last spring. Hoping the pullets stand tall too but am fully prepared for this to be a cockerel. The whole family is quite smitten but I do hope the mama takes to him.

Yeah! I'm so glad that he survived! How is Norma doing with her babies??? Loved reading your daughter's blog!

 

[member 142084]

Modesto milling Rocks. Love their feed.


Is anyone else having problems with Mareks?

 

[ronott1]

Modesto milling Rocks. Love their feed.


Is anyone else having problems with Mareks?

I had a Hen die of Marks cancer two years ago. No other problems since and I have never seen and active case.

Mareks is a two stage herpes type of virus. The firs stage that all chickens go through is the initial infection. You usually will see no symptoms. The second phase is about two years later when you will have about five percent getting cancer.

 

[casportpony]

Quote: Thanks, that's exactly the type of feedback I'm looking for!

Here are some other videos that I found.

These are using a crop needle, not a plastic tube.




This one uses a tube like I use​

-Kathy