Michigan

[Chickmate]

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Yes, when I first learned what Coccidia was and started treating the chicks, I also read about the moist bedding and poopy water. I am proud to say that I am a*nal (the BYC filter won't let me type the word out and replaced it with "picky"!) about them having clean fresh water every day. The poop in the coop is picked up every day and I don't keep water inside the coop, only in the run, so the bedding in the coop is dry. The run has a mixture of pine shavings, leaves and sand, which is wet/damp a lot of the time, but don't know how to get around that. I am also going to spread straw in the run when it gets colder.

It also just occured to me that the chicks were still in the brooder when they got over the Coccidia and never even went outside until long after they were better, so maybe I DON'T have it in the soil after all!

Welcome G M, are you Jerry?

 

[G M]

Hi chickmate yes im Jerry

 

[1muttsfan]

Blu kote tastes bad too take it from me

Olive I have also avoided redcaps due to the headgear, looks like a frostbite invitation. I have been perusing norwegan jaerhons and rose comb dorkings for something new to try.

 

[M.sue]

Olive Hill......Thank you for your reassurance and the info on the medication for injuries. Basic Bio Security is something I always try to practice. I know that not all illnesses are devastating and that many are well lets say common but correctable. There just has been a lot of post about it. I love all my BYCer's opinions & advice for without them I'd be lost. I do as with any new experience that raises a question (not just with chickens - with anything) ask first, see what everybody thinks and then Yes do my own research. Self education is the best education and researching it for yourself just makes the topic clearer.

Now that my flock has their new flooring I'm hoping that I don't find any eggs in the pen! Looked pretty fluffy to me & seems like it'd be tempting for a chicken. I have found a few stray eggs in there before. Lazy gal.

 

[Farmerboy16]

To help this thread a bit lighter, I have some pictures that my sister-in-law took from her new camera that my brother gave her-
One of my Icelandic roos-

One of my babies-

A Muscovy male from Salain, brought him at Crossroad

I had brought Wyentte's trio of Tomaru Longcrowers

My 3 1/2 month old Blue India Peacock-

This is me-

 

[M.sue]

Farmboy16.....I think the last pic is an imposter. When did you grow feathers?...lol. Very nice pictures of your chickens.

 

[AngelaB]

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Great pics!

 

[fuzzybutt love]

You all got me wondering about some stuff too; COCCIDIOSIS Some sites say they are killed by extreme cold (below zero) High heat (above 104) and dryness. Dryness is key because they need the moisture for the spores. Spores are viable for re-infection within 24 hours. The best way to get immunity is from several minimal exposures; a sudden exposure to too much (i.e. large flock's worth of droppings) will permanently scar large portions of the intestines. SO disinfect at least every 24 hours while bird is developing immunity. Bleach will disinfect at 1 cup per gallon water. (Also kills mycoplasma). Depending on which type of cocci the bird is infected with and how many it ate at once will determine the severity. Some types with overexposure will kill quickly or permanently scar intestines severely. Whew. (but in a clean run establishment this is more rare)
That was all the technical stuff. Not trying to scare anyone! Just putting out the info in case anyone gets into a spot. There were meds recommended too; this mostly came off "poultry keeper . com," written by a vet. All the other diseases were listed and discussed if anyone is up to some heavy reading! Another good one is "The Chicken Health Handbook" written by Gail Damerow. The library has that one. Also scary heavy reading, but good to know stuff. Both of these are medical facts and treatments written by vets.
What i didn't know is that beagles and goats get some kind of coccidiosis too; not sure if the same kind.... oh the joys of a diverse "family"....

So hopefully these will answer questions and let everyone get to the funner stuff!

 

[fuzzybutt love]

Those are beautiful birds! I've read of the longcrowers, but never saw one. What are their personalities like? Are they more wild, or do they enjoy being handled? Is the crow really more enjoyable? What color are the eggs? Looks like you're off to an excellent start on your rebuilding!

 

[M.sue]

Funny stuff...here's funny....My DD 10 yr. old just told me that I look like my brother right now. lol I don't know if I should take that as a compliment or not. He is a very handsome dude but I right now don't look my best.....Blue jeans, wool socks, fleece jacket, no make up and I didn't fuss with my hair today. Hmmm maybe my all natural look isn't so naturally appealing.