INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!

[kabhyper1]

It is so fast, I think I am going to treat my whole flock. I don't know what it is, and I know a tiny week old silkie is more susceptable than grown birds, but I don't want to risk it.

 

[Old Salt 1945]

Maybe I'm missing something here.

Way back when, I made some homemade lye soap. I got the lye by pouring water through wood ashes.

Wouldn't a baby chick nesting under his mother who had been dusting in wood ash breathe that stuff in and manufacture lye in it's lungs? I picture myself shaking up a bag of wood ash and sticking my face into it and breathing in the fine dust. I don't think I would enjoy it. I might even cough a bit.

I have never used wood ash. Do any of you folks know anything about its effects on chicks?

John

 

[Delawaremommy]

It is so fast, I think I am going to treat my whole flock. I don't know what it is, and I know a tiny week old silkie is more susceptable than grown birds, but I don't want to risk it.

So sorry to hear about your babies....

 

[CityHen-Indy]

Well the little white one died in my hand. She was making a clicking noise when she breathed. Then she reared back like a seizure and died. I am heart broken. It was so fast. I think she had fluid in her lungs. Thank you all for your help. Just waiting to see how the other little one does.

Kelly, this is so sad and even though they aren't my chicks, I feel a little of your pain. Silkies are more fragile, I think.Have been following your story so closely and rooting for such a big success... hugs

 

[J3nn]

We are doing our first meat birds too....and you're right-it's easy not to get attached! They just don't have the personalities like our layers do. They are still inside since they're not completely feathered out yet, but we're not keeping the heat lamp on anymore. I'm ready to get them outside-although d-day is under a month away for them.

 

[Leahs Mom]

Kelly - are any of the other chick breeds having any issues?

 

[julie0477]

Oh kab I'm sorry. Maybe johns right maybe it's the dust. Or if it's gotten wet it could be asper.... Ok I can't spell it but someone mentioned it before. Silkies are more sensitive (like my Sebright babies). I bet the others will be ok but if you think you should treat them than do. Just remember the 21 day withdrawal period for their eggs. I'm so sorry

 

[ellymayRans]

Someone finally responded to my'bantam cochins wanted'advert on CL. Asked them for a picture of their bantam Cochin rooster.... Here is what they are offering.

Going to mail them back in the morning with the news that his guy is most certainly not a Cochin.

I hatched out a few of my own in July. I ended up with one smooth girl and a frizzle girl and 2 frizzled boys. If u would like some I would happily help. The parents and babes pics... just pm me if u are still looking.

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[ellymayRans]

Saw the parent pic didn't load...

 

[kabhyper1]

You guys are sweet. Thank you. Little Chance is doing better. No more wheezing. Im sad about the white one. It may have been the ash. It never crossed my mind that it would hurt them. I kinda hope it was my mistake and not an illness. I havent treated anyone besides mom and babies. Will let you know how the little guy is later on. Hope he makes it through the nite. He has had it rough.