I have put nail polish on seeping eggs that were still alive. Check them often though as if they die the egg will quickly explode and usually ruin the rest of your viable eggs. Most people throw seeping eggs out whether they are alive our not due to the risk factor. It's up to you. I see it as if it's an expensive shipped egg and there it's a chance of survival, I'll risk it. I also do candle it every other day though do if it does quit, I can throw it away.
Here's more Chicky-Chick (named by my 6 year old)
It really is a wonderful resource! Ivomec (ivermectin) doesn't have a stated withdrawal period, but Ive never felt uncomfortable using it on my laying flock -- I just chuck the eggs for 3 weeks after I apply it. The stuff really does kill everything! Mites. intestinal worms... I use it once a year. I personally don't use sevin dust, although I know a lot of people swear by it. I use diatomaceous earth in my coops, sprinkled liberally whenever I do a thorough clean-out. ACV in the water is a big help, and healthy for the chickens besides. (It does have to be the unfiltered kind -- the kind with sediment in the bottle -- not the clear apple cider vinegar you usually use for cooking). I hope that helps!
Ok!! I'm going to have to put her on my list! I absolutely am in love!!If you ever have a couple you would like to sell, or know where I can get some. please let me know! Can you get them at Lucasville poultry show or trade days?
Thanks for the info! I due use the organic acv. I use de in coops also. Thanks for the link to worming, too.OHhappychicks, if you visit the learning center, you'll find articles on almost every area of chicken care you can possibly imagine
To worm or not to worm is an age-old debate. I know people who have never wormed their chickens. I also know people who do it four times a year religiously. Here's a good basic article covering different types of worms, signs of infestation, and treatments: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/worms-and-worming
And yep, chickens will very seldom lay when molting, and extra protein is a good idea
It took me a long time to figure out the search engine here, so I'll pass this along: if you type in the topic you're looking for, then when the list of results comes up, look on the left hand side of the page -- there's a list (threads, products, reviews, etc...) of links to narrow your search results. If you click "articles" it'll give you a list of the articles about that subject, not a zillion posts
