***OKIES in the BYC III ***

[TipihlowLadies]

Yes, as far as I know, Brandy. I've not heard that they cancelled it. I know they sell a a lot of "junk" at that auction, but I sure like the people that work there. Friendliest group I ever met ruuning an auction.

I don't see any corgi in the pup either. How old is it and how much does it weigh? It could be something like a Doberman mix.

no ideal on age still sucks on every thing cutting teeth 12 lbs

 

[Ksane]

Tipi, my guess is either Doberman or Rottweiler mix. In either case it'll make a great dog Neuter him by 4 months andyou'll have one of the best friends you can imagine. Intact dogs concentrate their attentions on too many other things. Neutered boys love you for life and feel you *are their life.
(Just a plug for early spay/neuter there lol)

 

[Kyzmette]

Mitzi and Rinda, thanks tons! I thought about putting them on gamebird feed to increase their protein. I already give them fermented feed and occasional scrambled eggs. They got eight boiled eggs yesterday morning and this morning they got a big container of diced chicken. Little cannibals loved it. But the eggs and chicken aren't a regular addition, because I have a purpose for the eggs and I rarely eat chicken. Over the winter I fed them daily BOSS, and I'm wondering if I should go back to that.

I'll give the calf manna a try. It looks a little pricey for a 50 lb bag of feed, but it would be worth even if it only makes me feel better about their health. Is it just a supplement? Or do you feed it in the same amounts as the other grains or crumble you give?

Also, speaking of fermented feed... I'm afraid I got a bacteria in one of my feed buckets. I had an issue last week where some of my juveniles spiked a fast fever and started gape-mouthed breathing, wheezing on each breath. The sweet little girl who died in my arms was the first one, and I'm almost positive she asphyxiated, but without any signs of sinus or tracheal infection. Right after her, I had several other juveniles start to display the same symptoms, just not to her degree. I destroyed all the remaining feed in those buckets, just in case. It may be that I just let my liquid level get too low, which I caught within hours, so while there was no growth that I could see, the bacterial growth could still have exploded off of whatever is always around. Other than ACV, do you guys put anything in your feed to help minimize any bacterial growth risk?

 

[kimberlischicks]

I thought about adding peat moss to my bedding. I thought I read others on BYC using it but it's been awhile since I read into it.

Thanks shelbydog for responding. I don't know if I'm cleaning it the correct way or if my coop is too small to use it in. I'm sure there are others who use it. I'll do some more researching.

 

[Kassaundra]

Mitzi and Rinda, thanks tons! I thought about putting them on gamebird feed to increase their protein. I already give them fermented feed and occasional scrambled eggs. They got eight boiled eggs yesterday morning and this morning they got a big container of diced chicken. Little cannibals loved it. But the eggs and chicken aren't a regular addition, because I have a purpose for the eggs and I rarely eat chicken. Over the winter I fed them daily BOSS, and I'm wondering if I should go back to that.

I'll give the calf manna a try. It looks a little pricey for a 50 lb bag of feed, but it would be worth even if it only makes me feel better about their health. Is it just a supplement? Or do you feed it in the same amounts as the other grains or crumble you give?

Also, speaking of fermented feed... I'm afraid I got a bacteria in one of my feed buckets. I had an issue last week where some of my juveniles spiked a fast fever and started gape-mouthed breathing, wheezing on each breath. The sweet little girl who died in my arms was the first one, and I'm almost positive she asphyxiated, but without any signs of sinus or tracheal infection. Right after her, I had several other juveniles start to display the same symptoms, just not to her degree. I destroyed all the remaining feed in those buckets, just in case. It may be that I just let my liquid level get too low, which I caught within hours, so while there was no growth that I could see, the bacterial growth could still have exploded off of whatever is always around. Other than ACV, do you guys put anything in your feed to help minimize any bacterial growth risk?

I ferment in a large 30 gal garbage bucket, have had the same ferment going for over 2 years through all seasons outside. It freezes in the winter and thaws w/ the sunlight (black bucket) gets hot in the summer, gets bugs flying in it and drown, etc.... I started it w/ water and grain / feed, before I ever knew about the ferment thread or acv or all the additives everyone does on that thread. I just did it the way banjoe said. When it gets low I add more grain/feed / water straight from the city water hose. I scoop it out w/ the same shovel I dig in the garden with. I have never had a "batch go bad". Not saying it doesn't / can't happen there are lots of people in the ferment thread that report bad batches, just that I have never seen it.

 

[Kassaundra]

no ideal on age still sucks on every thing cutting teeth 12 lbs

At 12 lbs and still cutting teeth and suckling, guess doxy mix is out of the question! lol (since my doxy is 11 lbs full grown)

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Mitzi and Rinda, thanks tons! I thought about putting them on gamebird feed to increase their protein. I already give them fermented feed and occasional scrambled eggs. They got eight boiled eggs yesterday morning and this morning they got a big container of diced chicken. Little cannibals loved it. But the eggs and chicken aren't a regular addition, because I have a purpose for the eggs and I rarely eat chicken. Over the winter I fed them daily BOSS, and I'm wondering if I should go back to that.

I'll give the calf manna a try. It looks a little pricey for a 50 lb bag of feed, but it would be worth even if it only makes me feel better about their health. Is it just a supplement? Or do you feed it in the same amounts as the other grains or crumble you give?

Also, speaking of fermented feed... I'm afraid I got a bacteria in one of my feed buckets. I had an issue last week where some of my juveniles spiked a fast fever and started gape-mouthed breathing, wheezing on each breath. The sweet little girl who died in my arms was the first one, and I'm almost positive she asphyxiated, but without any signs of sinus or tracheal infection. Right after her, I had several other juveniles start to display the same symptoms, just not to her degree. I destroyed all the remaining feed in those buckets, just in case. It may be that I just let my liquid level get too low, which I caught within hours, so while there was no growth that I could see, the bacterial growth could still have exploded off of whatever is always around. Other than ACV, do you guys put anything in your feed to help minimize any bacterial growth risk?

The calf manna is more of a supplement. DragonLady (not sure if that's the right screen name) has made some posts about it, she has the most amazing buff orps and she has a very strict worming/nutrition regimen to make them grow their very best.

Good luck on the FF, I don't know much about it just heard it was great for the birds. I've been meaning to try it maybe this summer!

At 12 lbs and still cutting teeth and suckling, guess doxy mix is out of the question! lol (since my doxy is 11 lbs full grown)

LOL!

 

[TipihlowLadies]

At 12 lbs and still cutting teeth and suckling, guess doxy mix is out of the question! lol (since my doxy is 11 lbs full grown)

yes but what about doxy rot mix. wonder how big they might get I hope he stays smallish.

 

[Kassaundra]

yes but what about doxy rot mix. wonder how big they might get I hope he stays smallish.

A brave and determined boy w/ a step ladder.

 

[TipihlowLadies]

here's my newbies a EE roo and 2 new girls EE also all12 weeks old