NY chicken lover!!!!

[Gramma Chick]

Quote: I hope they dont....
do they have blood in their stools? as chicks usually lose stomach lining which is pink /red

 

[Gramma Chick]

http://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2013/04/oregano-as-natural-antibiotic.html

 

[rancher hicks]

my 1 week old chicks they have it

I generally start chicks I brood with medicated starter and then switch to non. Usually the first 50# bag is medicated and then on to the non medicated. Broody hens with chicks get fed the non medicated chick starter.

I can't say for this Corid for chicks. The label might help. If not and you do decided to use it, I suggest the smallest amount and only for a couple of waterings.

 

[rancher hicks]

I generally only follow a few threads. This being my main thread so I'm posting this here too. I have no one particular in mind. I don't keep track.

Michigan Loses ‘Right To Farm’ This Week: A Farewell To Backyard Chickens and Beekeepers

Thank you to all who condone poor animal husbandry. Rather sympathizing with those who write that due to poor practices they've lost animals. When you don't speak up you're endorsing such practices. If the shoe fits, wear it. If not, then don't. I hope you understand.

Here in Fayetteville, NY they'd thought pass a law to allow chickens as a means to control the Tick problem. I thought to write to the local paper in defense of Back Yard chickens. Due to the flack I've taken here and on other threads for being "judgmental" concerning improper husbandry practices, I've changed my mind. Rather to write against such a proposal.

P. Forman wrote a very good book on Backyard chickens called "City Chicks". I read it and others BEFORE getting chickens. I've met Ms. Forman and recommended her books numerous times.

G. Damerow, has written numerous books on Poultry Keeping. I've not had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Damerow but have read her books and article she's written in magazines such as Back Yard Poultry.

There are numerous Magazines for educating folks in keeping chickens.

There are numerous companies and family owned businesses that have worked to help us provide safe and healthy care of our chickens.

Yet it is those folks who refuse to practice simple basic Husbandry and Bio Security that are ruining it for those who do. Over the years on this forum there have been those who believe rats, maggots, flies, foxes, coyotes, mites and disease go hand in hand with keeping chickens. Yet the previous mentioned authors have worked to educate us that it is not so. That through proper and good husbandry practices these problems need not arise.

While I do not believe I have passed judgment on individuals themselves, calling them names, stating that they were bad people, I will always pass judgment on poor husbandry practices that spoil Back yard chicken keeping for the rest of us. I will always suggest a better way and work to direct them to the previously mentioned educational materials.

Sincerely,

Rancher Hicks

 

[casportpony]

I generally only follow a few threads. This being my main thread so I'm posting this here too. I have no one particular in mind. I don't keep track. Michigan Loses ‘Right To Farm’ This Week: A Farewell To Backyard Chickens and Beekeepers Thank you to all who condone poor animal husbandry. Rather sympathizing with those who write that due to poor practices they've lost animals. When you don't speak up you're endorsing such practices. If the shoe fits, wear it. If not, then don't. I hope you understand. Here in Fayetteville, NY they'd thought pass a law to allow chickens as a means to control the Tick problem. I thought to write to the local paper in defense of Back Yard chickens. Due to the flack I've taken here and on other threads for being "judgmental" concerning improper husbandry practices, I've changed my mind. Rather to write against such a proposal. P. Forman wrote a very good book on Backyard chickens called "City Chicks". I read it and others BEFORE getting chickens. I've met Ms. Forman and recommended her books numerous times. G. Damerow, has written numerous books on Poultry Keeping. I've not had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Damerow but have read her books and article she's written in magazines such as Back Yard Poultry. There are numerous Magazines for educating folks in keeping chickens. There are numerous companies and family owned businesses that have worked to help us provide safe and healthy care of our chickens. Yet it is those folks who refuse to practice simple basic Husbandry and Bio Security that are ruining it for those who do. Over the years on this forum there have been those who believe rats, maggots, flies, foxes, coyotes, mites and disease go hand in hand with keeping chickens. Yet the previous mentioned authors have worked to educate us that it is not so. That through proper and good husbandry practices these problems need not arise. While I do not believe I have passed judgment on individuals themselves, calling them names, stating that they were bad people, I will always pass judgment on poor husbandry practices that spoil Back yard chicken keeping for the rest of us. I will always suggest a better way and work to direct them to the previously mentioned educational materials. Sincerely, Rancher Hicks

One of these days I will share some of the misinformation I have found in the Damerow books. Sigh...

 

[Gramma Chick]

One of these days I will share some of the misinformation I have found in the Damerow books. Sigh...

Now is as good as time as any ....im curious ...ive never read a chicken book
I read the internet for advice ...but there are many conflicting treatments..I try to weed out the falsehoods myself

 

[casportpony]

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@rancher hicks and @runt325 , Corid = Amprol = AmproMed = amprolium, and any of them can be use when treating poultry/waterfowl/gamebirds, birds, cattle, goats, etc...

Corid is labeled for cattle, but can be used in chickens, and per the FDA, the dose for a severe outbreak dose for poultry is 240 mg per liter (0.024%), and the mfg says one tsp of powder = 540 mg.

-kathy

 

[Gramma Chick]

Quote: Rancher, Corid = Amprol = AmproMed = amprolium, and any of them can be use when treating poultry/waterfowl/gamebirds, birds, cattle, goats, etc... I thought you knew that?
Corid is labeled for cattle, but can be used in chickens.er the FDA, the dose for a severe outbreak is 240 mg per liter (0.024%), and the mfg says one tsp of powder = 540 mg.

-kathy
And isnt treatment a week or something ?

 

[casportpony]

my 1 week old chicks they have it

I generally start chicks I brood with medicated starter and then switch to non. Usually the first 50# bag is medicated and then on to the non medicated. Broody hens with chicks get fed the non medicated chick starter. 

I can't say for this Corid for chicks. The label might help. If not and you do decided to use it, I suggest the smallest amount and only for a couple of waterings. 

Rancher, Corid = Amprol = AmproMed = amprolium, and any of them can be use when treating poultry/waterfowl/gamebirds, birds, cattle, goats, etc... I thought you knew that?
Corid is labeled for cattle, but can be used in chickens.er the FDA, the dose for a severe outbreak is 240 mg per liter (0.024%), and the mfg says one tsp of powder = 540 mg.

-kathy

One of these days I will share some of the misinformation I have found in the Damerow books. Sigh...

Now is as good as time as any ....im curious ...ive never read a chicken book
I read the internet for advice ...but there are many conflicting treatments..I try to weed out the falsehoods myself

My intrnet is down right now, and i'm on my mobile now, so i can't post the stuff i found until it's back up.

 

[rancher hicks]

Working on my Rustic arbor today. Any advice on how too make it last longer? I do have it set up on bricks so it's not directly on the ground. Looks like I might get some grapes this year. Any advice on how to fertilize it?