Consolidated Kansas

[tweetybaby2005]

Trish, sorry to hear that you have lost a couple chicks. I am surprised the peachick that was loose is ok given that predators are thick. Sure am happy to hear she is home safe though.

The link you have for the worker didn't work? Can you post it again? I also use Safeguard goat wormer.

 

[tweetybaby2005]

I'm thinking I might need to try de-worming my little flock to see if that deals with the ongoing runny poo.

In researching it, I've become very confused as to what to use. There are hotly debated threads on BYC on this topic.

Ivermectin is popular on this thread, but other threads say it's ineffective, or should be used with other drugs.

Some say that the pour on ivermectin is the right stuff, other's say the injectable (which some say won't bond to water and has to be stirred often) is the only right stuff... I have both kinds now.

One thread said after the ivermectin, to do this:
14 days later dose them with the safeguard 10% suspension liquid goat wormer; 3cc per gallon of water. Leave it out for 2 days, then discard

Suggestions on what other's in KS do and what kind of ivermectin to use? I only have two laying right now (others are still growing) so I figure this is a good time to get it out of the way.

Zigzag, when I first wanted to worm the flock, I did the reasearch and was as confused as you. I also saw that 1 indidual who claimed only Valbazen is effective against tapeworms. But just like what Hechicken said, it is quite pricey. Although I almost got a bottle of it from Atwoods, I ended up using the Safeguard goat wormer instead. But I didn't see any tapeworm segment to begin with so the goat wormer worked for me. I'm ready to use it again in a month or so when egg production is down so I don't waste to many eggs.

I just saw Trish posted a link on a different wormer with no waste of eggs but it didn't open the right page for me. Hopefully she'll repost.

It is good to know that the injectable ivermectin works on tapeworm. I'll keep this info handy.

 

[HEChicken]

It took about 8 cups of water but I didn't measure the salt. I just boiled the water then turned off the heat, poured the salt in until it no longer dissolved. My guess is at least 3 to 5 cups of salt. I use raw duck eggs so no peeling of the shells. I just clean the shells and put them into the jar. I put about 2 dozen eggs in the jar every time I do it. I have tried it with chicken eggs, the flavor was not as good as duck eggs but still good. The 4 to 6 weeks of soak time is just a range. If you don't want the eggs to be too salty, 4 weeks will do. I have used older eggs before without any issues. Once they are done soaking, the egg yolk will turn to bright orange color. It tastes great with steamed rice alone.

I'm getting ready to soak another batch this weekend with a mixture of old and new fresher eggs so if you need me to take some pictures, I can certainly do that. Let me know.

It would be wonderful to see pictures - thank you! I did do eggs one time without hard-boiling and I just put them raw in with the vinegar. The vinegar dissolved the egg shell and sort of rubberized the egg white but I didn't care for that batch as much as the ones that I hard-boiled before putting in the vinegar. But I imagine the salt works very differently than the vinegar so I am eager to try them like this.

 

[Trish44]

OK, let's try this again & see if it works this time: http://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog...Booster-Triple-Action-Multi-Wormer-p1399.aspx

I have also been using safeguard wormer, but am thinking of trying this one I just got info on to see if it is easier. I have read some good reports on it on BYC from people who used it.

tweetybaby, those salted eggs sound interesting. I will have to try that when I start getting duck eggs.

 

[chicken danz]

I am definitely willing to give the salted duck eggs a try! Some questions: about how much water, and about how much salt will it take to saturate it? Also, do you hard boil the eggs first and peel and put them in the jar, or just leave them with the shells on? I do have a couple dozen duck eggs left from when the ducks were laying, but I have tons of chicken eggs. I'm guessing it will work just as well with the chicken eggs? Also, does it work better with fresh eggs or eggs that are older?

Trish, so sorry to hear about losing your wheaten ameraucana chick - I know how much you were wanting them all to make it. And aggravating about the peachick being loose all that time - I'm glad she was okay.

HeChicken I can verify the salted duck eggs are wonderful. At first I was a little creeped out by the raw egg concept. My Asian friends will buy all the duck eggs I will bring them because they make salt eggs and some others as well using the same concept. I have eaten many of the salt eggs and they are smooth and creamy feeling. The shell remains in tact. Also Tweety my friend says that the cayuga eggs are much better than the others. I did try them and they are much creamier texture. Also Tweety since I never did it myself I was under the impression he cooked them after they were done soaking. Is that wrong? I need to take him some more eggs when I get more organized. I have several dozen duck eggs in the fridge.

Originally Posted by zigzag45
I use injectable Ivermectin in water and totally recommend it. It also has systemic properties as well and will kill any mites or whatever on your chickens as well as worming them. Pour on ivermectin works great for mites but I am not convinced it would worm them. I've gone to Ivermectin exclusively for worming. I've never seen tapeworm in my flock though. So I can't say it would be effective if that were the case. I do know after loosing those peachicks in the parents pen that the ivermectin worked beautifully on the roundworm though. I always treat for two days just to make sure that they get a good dose.

I went to town yesterday afternoon and spent until mid evening with my siblings. We threw quarters to divide things we all wanted. Of course I am fairly unlucky but just the same we did have fun. It's just stuff any way. We kind of had a pile of things to choose from. I tried to choose smaller items except one very old picture frame my mother had. It wasn't a family treasure but something my mother had gotten somewhere. I really don't think any one else really wanted it.
Mom also had a lot of coins that she had collected over the years and there was some penny books that had belonged to my grandmother. We divided all of those up evenly into piles and then just took a pile.

 

[HEChicken]

HeChicken I can verify the salted duck eggs are wonderful. At first I was a little creeped out by the raw egg concept. My Asian friends will buy all the duck eggs I will bring them because they make salt eggs and some others as well using the same concept. I have eaten many of the salt eggs and they are smooth and creamy feeling. The shell remains in tact. Also Tweety my friend says that the cayuga eggs are much better than the others. I did try them and they are much creamier texture. Also Tweety since I never did it myself I was under the impression he cooked them after they were done soaking. Is that wrong? I need to take him some more eggs when I get more organized. I have several dozen duck eggs in the fridge.

Yeah, I'm wondering this as well - how to eat them AFTER the period of soaking. I think I'm going to start a batch today so Tweety, you have time to answer since they will need to soak for a few weeks first

 

[tweetybaby2005]

OK, let's try this again & see if it works this time: http://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog...Booster-Triple-Action-Multi-Wormer-p1399.aspx

I have also been using safeguard wormer, but am thinking of trying this one I just got info on to see if it is easier. I have read some good reports on it on BYC from people who used it.

tweetybaby, those salted eggs sound interesting. I will have to try that when I start getting duck eggs.

Trish, thanks for posting the link again. It works!

Yes, those salted duck eggs are wonderful! I love them.

 

[KsKingBee]

Well the Queen Bee has flown the coop for a week, buzzed down to Houston to visit her son and left me here to guard the hen house.

Question; do pullet eggs produce a smaller chick/chicken? I was trying out my antique incubator and tossed in mutt eggs including some pullet eggs and we have some in that batch that are one third the size of the rest. They are BO/BCM mix and going on five weeks now.

 

[tweetybaby2005]

Yeah, I'm wondering this as well - how to eat them AFTER the period of soaking. I think I'm going to start a batch today so Tweety, you have time to answer since they will need to soak for a few weeks first

After the soaking period, I just take them out, dry them and put them in the fridge. They will need to be cooked before you eat them. I have put them in the rice cooker so they get cooked along with the rice. Once the rice is done, the eggs are ready to eat. I just slice the egg, length wise, and put them on a plate. You can then scoop the egg white and egg yolk out of the shell to eat with the rice.

Another way to eat is I gound up some pork, crack 2 salted eggs (uncooked) and then mix them up really good. You will need to break the yolk apart since it is quite chewy at this point. Once you mixed the egg and pork well, I steam it in a wok (you can use a steam basket or something similar) until fully cooked. Eat with rice.

Then there is this soup dish with Malabar Spinach (I call it the slimy veggie because once cooked, it is kinda slimy but tastes really good). Minced a few cloves of garlic and brown them in a pot. Add water (just enough for a meal or 2 for 4 people in our family) and let it boil. While waiting for the soup to boil, cut up some lean pork or chicken breast (1/2" wide x 1.5" L), marinate them in a bowl with soy sauce (just a little for taste since the eggs are salty), white pepper, oyster sauce, some cooking wine, and enough cornstarch to cover the meat. Once the soup is boiling, add the meat pieces into the soup. Then add the Malabar Spinach. After the spinach turns dark green and meat is cooked (about 20 to 25 minutes), crack 3 salted duck eggs into the soup and turn off the heat. Let it sit for a few minutes till the eggs are cooked. Stir to make sure the egg whites are distributed evenly in the soup. Serve hot and eat with rice.

I also have another recipe for rice porridge with duck eggs but this is a lengthy process. If you want to try, let me know and I'll give you the recipe.

 

[chicken danz]

KingBee I do believe that pullet chicks are at least hatched smaller. I don't know that in the long run they stay a smaller chicken. I guess I never really noticed. But yes I have hatched some tiny little chicks from pullets.
By the way my DIL had some of your spun honey a couple days ago and said it was wonderful. She preferred the plain to the raspberry flavored one.
I just eat the salted eggs by themselves. I love the flavor and the texture. I like boiled eggs any way. Most of the ones I have eaten have been along side an Asian meal but it wouldn't be necessary. They are good by themselves.
I really need to get dressed and get outside and get busy. I am just not wanting to get cold. I'm trying to get caught up on some laundry and things right now. It amazes me how far behind I can get in just a few days.