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[julie0477]

thanks. And I know! I typically have bad luck, which is a bummer. You had a little trouble with your silkie roo. I was so happy for you to read that your test came back clean. My chickens are accident prone too, apparentley. I get my feed at a feed mill. it is monpeiler, indiana.They mix it themselves. they just label it chicken layer mix. It is good quality feed it just is too powdery. I can telly ou they are not getting fed that anymore! I got my mom to send me a picture. It was not my SF! but it was one of my rose comb brown leghorns . I had one that was slightley underweight, so i am wondering if it was that one. I will update tomorrow after I find out all the details. 

well I'm glad it wasn't your favorite at least. Still stinks. Hope all else goes well while you are away.

 

[julie0477]

And thanks. Those test results were a huge relief. I think I'll still only get vaccinated babies from now on. That mareks scare took ten years off my life lol

 

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And thanks. Those test results were a huge relief. I think I'll still only get vaccinated babies from now on. That mareks scare took ten years off my life lol

i bet they were! i would of been the same way

well I'm glad it wasn't your favorite at least. Still stinks. Hope all else goes well while you are away.

Thanks.



I read up on cocci as I had no clue what it was. Now i know of another disease to be worried about, but know none of my birds have it. I have NEVER seen blood in the poop of any chickens I have owned. it sounds like a pretty terrible disease, sounds about as bad as the bubonic plaque was in humans! I am glad I read up on it.

 

[Mother2Hens]

sjanowie~ Welcome to the Indiana Thread!
Originally Posted by EmSteele
No eggs. That 30 week cut off date is coming up pretty fast. I'm readying myself for the fact that I may never be a chicken grandma..I my never hatch my own eggs from my flock. They've apparently decided I don't NEED my own fresh eggs. a couple hens are secure enough in my devotion to them that they don't worry about going to the cooking pot even though they aren't giving eggs. *sigh*

EmSteele~ I'm in the same boat. My Jubilee and Chocolate Bantam orpingtons are both 30 weeks old although the breeder didn't give me the exact day that each one hatched. I haven't noticed any signs that either might be laying soon. Out of my five hens, I my RIR and BR are the only ones laying because the others are molting. I guess I can't complain since I am still able to eat breakfast.
Julie0477 posted: One of my many many MANY roosters. I think this guy is s polish cross frizzle. I'm basing that purely on the v-comb. He was showing some aggression to one of my silkies today. He might need a new home we shall see

Julie 0477~ This rooster looks very indignant! Hilarious look!

CCCHICKENS posted~ She did not actually die that is why I put "passed away". She had a torn tendon and a couple of toes that were out of place, not how she did it but it was obvious she was not going to get better. I found someone to do the deed for me.
CCCHICKENS~ Sorry, that occurred me to later that evening after I posted. I'm glad you found someone to help. And sorry to hear about your latest loss!

barb s~ Looks like you hit the jackpot! All of your chicks are adorable!
MrTattoohead~ NIce eggs-- both "before" and "after."
LeahsMom~ Mister and MissGray make a stunning couple.
bradselig~ Nice pics as always. Looks like you have a busy weekend with all of those mouths to feed!

 

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sjanowie~ Welcome to the Indiana Thread!
Originally Posted by EmSteele
No eggs. That 30 week cut off date is coming up pretty fast. I'm readying myself for the fact that I may never be a chicken grandma..I my never hatch my own eggs from my flock. They've apparently decided I don't NEED my own fresh eggs. a couple hens are secure enough in my devotion to them that they don't worry about going to the cooking pot even though they aren't giving eggs. *sigh*

EmSteele~ I'm in the same boat. My Jubilee and Chocolate Bantam orpingtons are both 30 weeks old although the breeder didn't give me the exact day that each one hatched. I haven't noticed any signs that either might be laying soon. Out of my five hens, I my RIR and BR are the only ones laying because the others are molting. I guess I can't complain since I am still able to eat breakfast.
Julie0477 posted: One of my many many MANY roosters. I think this guy is s polish cross frizzle. I'm basing that purely on the v-comb. He was showing some aggression to one of my silkies today. He might need a new home we shall see

Julie 0477~ This rooster looks very indignant! Hilarious look!

CCCHICKENS posted~ She did not actually die that is why I put "passed away". She had a torn tendon and a couple of toes that were out of place, not how she did it but it was obvious she was not going to get better. I found someone to do the deed for me.
CCCHICKENS~ Sorry, that occurred me to later that evening after I posted. I'm glad you found someone to help. And sorry to hear about your latest loss!

barb s~ Looks like you hit the jackpot! All of your chicks are adorable!
MrTattoohead~ NIce eggs-- both "before" and "after."
LeahsMom~ Mister and MissGray make a stunning couple.
bradselig~ Nice pics as always. Looks like you have a busy weekend with all of those mouths to feed!

I am glad I did too and thank you

 

[Mother2Hens]

Julie0477~ The indignant rooster photo didn't post, so here he is again! Funny guy.

 

[julie0477]

i bet they were! i would of been the same way
Thanks.

[rule]

I read up on cocci as I had no clue what it was. Now i know of another disease to be worried about, but know none of my birds have it. I have NEVER seen blood in the poop of any chickens I have owned. it sounds like a pretty terrible disease, sounds about as bad as the bubonic plaque was in humans! I am glad I read up on it.

yes coccidosis STINKS but corid takes care of it fast (thankfully)

 

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yes coccidosis STINKS but corid takes care of it fast (thankfully)

yes, sounds like a very helpful (med or antibotic I dont rmemeber what I read). I am glad I have never had to deal with it. And am sorry for the people who have. I watched a very descriptive videoon youtube. It was no pleasant it showed how the chickens acted as it got increasingly worse. They chicken had died by day 6.

 

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I have a question. I have an old pen that has a rabbit in it. But I am going to take the rabbit out and then put some chickens in it. Do I need to get some type of cleaning spray to clean in there? Or will be okay if I just get as much as I can out with a shovel?

 

[julie0477]

yes, sounds like a very helpful (med or antibotic I dont rmemeber what I read). I am glad I have never had to deal with it. And am sorry for the people who have. I watched a very descriptive videoon youtube. It was no pleasant it showed how the chickens acted as it got increasingly worse. They chicken had died by day 6.

I had babies get it this spring. It was bad I lost several. And they were so young id never even let them outside so i didnt think it could be cocci. Once I figured out what it was (either my brooder or the one at RK must have bern contimated with it) and started corid the ones left were all better within 24 hours. Now I know what to look for. Lots of learning for me this year.