Hello BYC members,
I have been reading the forums for quite some time now but just recently signed up. I haven't had time to write an introductory hello because I have had some chicken issues to deal with and have spent more time reading than writing.
I would be happy for some advice (look at me, just joining and asking for advice already
... I have 5 wonderful, well-adjusted great laying RSL's but something came over me some time ago to get more birds. I read about integration and thought that would be my main trouble but it wasn't (isn't yet). My 6 new ready-to-lay hens came from the hatchery with Cocci (lucky I had them quarantined). I used the forums here for advice, dealt with a vet and got Ampro. They quickly got on the mend and after two weeks are just finishing their meds. I hope to integrate them with the other ladies (approx. 1.5 year's old) soon and have read all the advice on doing that. I am just wondering if because of the Cocci and the treatment anyone has any warnings, special advice etc.
Also, are watery poos a side-effect of Ampro? Some of them seem to have them off and on. I suppose the extreme heat alerts and week-long heat wave may not be helping either.
(don't worry they are getting frozen treats, cool water and have lots of fans)
Thanks in advance...
Jen
I have been reading the forums for quite some time now but just recently signed up. I haven't had time to write an introductory hello because I have had some chicken issues to deal with and have spent more time reading than writing.
I would be happy for some advice (look at me, just joining and asking for advice already
... I have 5 wonderful, well-adjusted great laying RSL's but something came over me some time ago to get more birds. I read about integration and thought that would be my main trouble but it wasn't (isn't yet). My 6 new ready-to-lay hens came from the hatchery with Cocci (lucky I had them quarantined). I used the forums here for advice, dealt with a vet and got Ampro. They quickly got on the mend and after two weeks are just finishing their meds. I hope to integrate them with the other ladies (approx. 1.5 year's old) soon and have read all the advice on doing that. I am just wondering if because of the Cocci and the treatment anyone has any warnings, special advice etc.Also, are watery poos a side-effect of Ampro? Some of them seem to have them off and on. I suppose the extreme heat alerts and week-long heat wave may not be helping either.
(don't worry they are getting frozen treats, cool water and have lots of fans)Thanks in advance...
Jen
