Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[gladahmae]

I've got tylan and lots of neosporin. Should I remove the scab? I'm guessing no, but then I wonder about what might be under it.....

 

[Lisa and girls]

I've got tylan and lots of neosporin. Should I remove the scab? I'm guessing no, but then I wonder about what might be under it.....

In my opinion (and anyone more experienced please jump in) no. The body is trying to heal itself and has created that barrier for a reason. I would keep an eye out for infection. Smell, puss etc. noesporin I would do for sure. I might add colloidal silver to the water and acv. Maybe even hydrogen peroxide treatment. Not the kind you put on skin although might not be a bad idea, but the 35 percent food grade. You add that to distilled water only. Boosts oxygen levels in blood making it harder for disease to exist. You can get that cheap at health food stores. Good for us too during cold and flu season. All of this should have no influence on using Tylan at the same time. Go with your gut. Bad injuries suck. My thoughts are with you.

 

[dwalters]

Keep clean from flies also. Neosorin should help with that

 

[ChicwannaB]

Does anyone know how I go about getting NPIP in Michigan. Recently Backyard Poultry magazine has an article about it and I'd like to get it done. Anything closer than Charlotte? Do they come to MY farm?? Do I have to travel with 30 chickens?

 

[paintwife]

Ok I'm trying to be patient and smart, building the coop before I get any chickens. I have an electrician coming to put a couple outlets in the coop. Two outlets should be plenty, right? The coop is 8' X 8' My question is, after the electrician is done, I plan on adding a paneling on the interior walls, should I also insulate it?

Hubby says "Whatever you want" (well trained hubby lol) Also, I was going to put a motion sensored porch light on the front, good idea?
Also planning on building a run of about 20' X 30' off the back. I ordered my automatic door (ADOR1) this morning. Do I need a feeder in the run as well as one in the coop? My original plan is for 4 hens but have also been reading about chicken math!

 

[mg15]

I've got tylan and lots of neosporin. Should I remove the scab? I'm guessing no, but then I wonder about what might be under it.....

For sure Isolate so flies don't get on it and others do not peck. Clorohexedine diluted washing three times a day. When you are flushing and cleansing you might be able to see what is under there. Possible pus or maggots. Flush, flush, flush. Can't say enough of getting the decayed material out of there. You want to bring new flesh up to the area. After cleansing, apply the Neosporin. If that is infected you will need an anti biotic, pen G, I have liquid baytril that is flavored. Make sure she is eating and drinking lots of electrolytes for getting rid of bacteria in her system and keeping her going.

 

[gladahmae]

The way winters are up here? I would spend the money and insulate. It's quick, easy, and doesn't cost that much. It's not like you need to put R-19 in there. I would say that 2 outlets should be sufficient (and definitely put in a GFI plug, in my opinion). I use 2 plugs (so one outlet total) in the winter, 1 for the door/timer for the door, and 1 for a de-icer in the waterer. I don't need the de-icer in the summer, obviously, so that frees up a plug if I need to run extension cords for building another coop.

(My husband is also an electrician, which is why I say, GFI!!!)


Your coop looks ADORABLE.

If you're planning on doing deep litter in the coop, don't forget to cut your chicken/pop door in about 10-12in higher than floor level, so that the shavings don't get drug out of the coop by chicken feet. My husband forgot to do that when we converted storage space in the coop to a silkie area, and we'll have to do a bit of retro-fitting before winter gets here.......

 

[Lisa and girls]

Ok I'm trying to be patient and smart, building the coop before I get any chickens. I have an electrician coming to put a couple outlets in the coop. Two outlets should be plenty, right? The coop is 8' X 8' My question is, after the electrician is done, I plan on adding a paneling on the interior walls, should I also insulate it?

Hubby says "Whatever you want" (well trained hubby lol) Also, I was going to put a motion sensored porch light on the front, good idea?
Also planning on building a run of about 20' X 30' off the back. I ordered my automatic door (ADOR1) this morning. Do I need a feeder in the run as well as one in the coop? My original plan is for 4 hens but have also been reading about chicken math!

Might I just say, that is a beautiful coop! Inside pictures please!

 

[Lisa and girls]

For sure Isolate so flies don't get on it and others do not peck. Clorohexedine diluted washing three times a day. When you are flushing and cleansing you might be able to see what is under there. Possible pus or maggots. Flush, flush, flush. Can't say enough of getting the decayed material out of there. You want to bring new flesh up to the area. After cleansing, apply the Neosporin. If that is infected you will need an anti biotic, pen G, I have liquid baytril that is flavored. Make sure she is eating and drinking lots of electrolytes for getting rid of bacteria in her system and keeping her going.

Clorohexedine, does that have the same effect as iodine? Thanks for the info. Great reference.

 

[Amy PT]

Paintwife, that's a nice coop. A nice coop that has room for way more than 4 hens.

I'm finishing up the book Enslaved by Ducks tonight. It's an entertaining read (maybe moreso after adding chicken surgeon to my resume), and the author was living in Lowell at the time, and makes frequent references to the area. I'm sure many of you have read it, but if not, here's a link: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43074.Enslaved_by_Ducks