NY chicken lover!!!!

[Beer can]

My garden is doing good, weeds are growing the best. My squash and zucchini are throwing a lot of flowers that fall off nothing but still getting plenty of fruit.
Worst weed, stuffs unreal, quick weed or “gallant soldiers.” It's actually edible, been feeding a lot of it to the chickens, all they want;
Nutritionally the leaves of the Galinsoga per 100g edible portions are: 88.4g water, 156 calories, protein 3.2g, fat 0.4g, carbs 5.2g, fiber 1.1.g, calcium 284 mg, magnesium 60 mg, potassium 58 mg, iron 5.3 mg, zinc 1.3. mg, carotene 4 mg, vitamin C 6.7 mg, thiamin 0.08 mg, riboflavin 0.21 mg, and niacin 1.21 mg.

Another weed that I also didn't know was edible, I keep planning on trying it but haven't as of yet, actually last time I weeded my potatoes I left it, grows low to the ground. Is Purslane, sold in markets around the world except for the US...
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"purslane contains more omega 3 fatty acids than any other plant source in the solar system, and an extraordinary amount for a plant, some 8.5 mg for every gram of weight. More omega-3 fatty acids than in some of the fish oils.
It has vitamin A, B, C and E — six times more E than spinach — beta carotene — seven times more of that than carrots — magnesium, calcium, potassium, folate, lithium — iron and is 2.5% protein."

 

[tao chick]

Don't worry about it. Eat the eggs in two weeks, it's fine. Just be aware that wazine only kills roundworms so if your birds have any other type of worm this isn't going to work for them. It also only kills adults, not eggs or larvae. You should worm them with a broad spectrum wormer like valbazen or fenbendazole in ten days to kill anything else they might have. Ivermectin would work too and as a bonus it also kills biting mites and scaly leg mites.

Thank you! I've looked through many pictures of worms and I'm pretty sure they were round worms. I'll pick up a broader spectrum wormer. I'm going to feed the eggs to my dog for the 2-3 week period. I'm just so disappointed with the information out there. I'm glad there are more experienced people on here. I just want my birds back to healthy. They don't seem too bothered. I'll probably use ivermectin and hope to avoid retreating them until Spring.

 

[tao chick]

Thank you! I've looked through many pictures of worms and I'm pretty sure they were round worms. I'll pick up a broader spectrum wormer. I'm going to feed the eggs to my dog for the 2-3 week period. I'm just so disappointed with the information out there. I'm glad there are more experienced people on here. I just want my birds back to healthy. They don't seem too bothered. I'll probably use ivermectin and hope to avoid retreating them until Spring.

Ivermectin has a withdrawal period too, right?

 

[rancher hicks]

I am a bit stressed. I gave my birds Wazine because I saw worms in multiple hens poops and had tried natural remedies to no avail. I read about a two week withdrawal period and went for it. I just read another article that said because there is no withdrawal period on the label that you should never eat the eggs again. Ugh. I could cry right now.

I think you can eat the eggs after a couple of weeks.

I prefer wormers that don't require withdraw. There are numerous opinions on this matter. I use different methods hoping one or more of them will do the job.

I use DE in nest boxes on roosts (vaseline rubbed on the them too, plus chicken legs) and the coop floor. Toss some in the feed too. I use Ivermectin and I have some Zfend A.

This summer has been good around here for worms as it's been so dry worms might have a hard time of it. Keep the run floor dry if you can. I like to dump insoluble grit around so they have to "dig" and stir things up. Save those eggs shells. Crush them up and toss them around.

And don't forget those herbal remedies. I do it all. Can't hurt and might help.

If it makes you feel better wait three weeks but I think you'll be fine.

I wish you well,

Rancher, still kick'n just not so high, Hicks.

 

[Lapeerian]

Thank you! I've looked through many pictures of worms and I'm pretty sure they were round worms. I'll pick up a broader spectrum wormer. I'm going to feed the eggs to my dog for the 2-3 week period. I'm just so disappointed with the information out there. I'm glad there are more experienced people on here. I just want my birds back to healthy. They don't seem too bothered. I'll probably use ivermectin and hope to avoid retreating them until Spring.

Careful with ivermectin and dogs, not sure how much will pass into the eggs you feed your dogs.

 

[Lapeerian]

http://articles.extension.org/pages/71204/predator-management-for-small-and-backyard-poultry-flocks

Good article someone shared regarding different predators. Confirmed our flock losses were to grey fox, as we seen it when getting home late one night to close up the chickens.

 

[Gramma Chick]

Thank you! I've looked through many pictures of worms and I'm pretty sure they were round worms. I'll pick up a broader spectrum wormer. I'm going to feed the eggs to my dog for the 2-3 week period. I'm just so disappointed with the information out there. I'm glad there are more experienced people on here. I just want my birds back to healthy. They don't seem too bothered. I'll probably use ivermectin and hope to avoid retreating them until Spring.

Ivermectin has a withdrawal period too, right?
Have you tried crushed red pepper seeds ?
Chickens love them ..
I sprinkle them in their treats ...mix a good amount of them in ...I havent seen worms since last year when I saw it in baby chick poop one time
Also ...Plantain - seeds are a natural wormer

Plantago

(image via: Harry Rose Flickr Creative Commons)
Found all over the world, plantago major – known as ‘plantain’ – is a perennial herb that’s both edible and medicinal, with leaves rich in vitamins A, C, K, B1 and riboflavin. The active chemical condiments in the leaves include an anti-microbial agent called aucubin, mucilage to reduce pain and discomfort, and allantoin, which stimulates cellular growth and tissue regeneration. You can also make a tea of the leaves to soothe diarrhea. It’s been used as a poultice for wounds for millennia, and the root is sometimes used to treat fever and respiratory infections. Chances are, this plant is either growing right in your yard, or in a field or sidewalk crack in your neighborhood.

 

[rancher hicks]

Ivermectin has a withdrawal period too, right?

Not according to the label. Though it is OFF label since it's for cattle. This is what I use based on recommendation from a member here. As I previously stated there are varying opinions, so do what is best for you.
If you decide to use this, you'll need an eyedropper and headlamp. I dose them in the dark at night while they're on the roost. Apply it between the shoulder blades. The head lamp isn't too bright and keeps them from freaking out. Expect your birds to know your voice.

 

[rancher hicks]

Careful with ivermectin and dogs, not sure how much will pass into the eggs you feed your dogs.

I have read that Ivermectin is an ingredient used in some dog wormers. I don't know them all but there are others. If you have concerns you could talk to your Vet. I don't toss the eggs and have never had reaction, reaction, reaction, reac.......problem. I also don't have worms.

Brand Name
Iverhart Max
Pronunciation
Eye-Ver-Heart Max
Common Drug Name
Ivermectin plus pyrantel pamoate and praziquantel

 

[rancher hicks]

Have you tried crushed red pepper seeds ?
Chickens love them ..
I sprinkle them in their treats ...mix a good amount of them in ...I havent seen worms since last year when I saw it in baby chick poop one time
Also ...Plantain - seeds are a natural wormer

Plantago

(image via: Harry Rose Flickr Creative Commons)
Found all over the world, plantago major – known as ‘plantain’ – is a perennial herb that’s both edible and medicinal, with leaves rich in vitamins A, C, K, B1 and riboflavin. The active chemical condiments in the leaves include an anti-microbial agent called aucubin, mucilage to reduce pain and discomfort, and allantoin, which stimulates cellular growth and tissue regeneration. You can also make a tea of the leaves to soothe diarrhea. It’s been used as a poultice for wounds for millennia, and the root is sometimes used to treat fever and respiratory infections. Chances are, this plant is either growing right in your yard, or in a field or sidewalk crack in your neighborhood.

We might laugh when we read about Weeds that we can eat, but I expect it will save our life if we're ever lost. Don't ja, think?

There was a woman at the Fair I spoke to about giving talks on wild edible plants, but never heard anymore about it. If I see her this year maybe we can take a collection to get her to come to Chickenstock. What'd ya think?