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[al6517]

Night Doc

 

[CayuseRanch]

A little late for a question as everyone is probably in bed, but forgot to ask earlier. For those of you who have horses, how do you keep your chickens out of the manure? Decided to let the chickens free range while I was outside this evening. They immediately found their way into the horse runs where they wanted to dig thru old manure that had gathered around the building corners, then when I shooed them out of there, next thing I know, they are making a beeline for the actual manure pile. All that green grass and they go straight for the poop. I thought chickens were supposed to like grass and green stuff. Is old manure harmful? Guess we are going to have to start dumping on the other end of our property if it is.

 

[momma_raven]

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hey i have golden laced and my golden partege progect

here is the golden partrege
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/69260_cochins_013.jpg

and the golden laced
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/69260_cochins_002.jpg

They are beautiful!

 

[al6517]

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As far as I know it won't harm them, they can scratch around in it without any effect on the taste of the egg's or meat.

 

[momma_raven]

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Looks AWESOME!

 

[momma_raven]

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Gorgeous flowers!

 

[momma_raven]

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Robin - I don't know about the paste - I think that is for horses and I don't know how it would be used for chickens. As an alternative to Ivomec, for worming and/or treating for mites/lice, you can also use the pour-on ivermectin for cattle - it is less expensive than Ivomec. When I was helping my folks treat their birds, I went to a veterinarian and she asked me how many chickens we were treating and asked if they were Large Fowl or Bantams. She then measured out two doses for each bird - 4-5 drops applied to the skin (under the wing was the easiest place to find skin on those hens not showing wear from the rooster). For bantams, the dosage is 2 drops on the skin. Reapply in two weeks as needed. You can find the Ivermectin at Atwoods or TSC, I don't have an Orsheln's nearby, but they probably have it too.

well, the only other thing i could find was the insectrin, its permethrin, wasn't sure if it would do the same as ivomec- will hold off on the paste, i have read where you give them a peasize amount on a bit of bread-

regarding silkie roos, i would say they are louder than serama's - but not as loud as my cochin, mine didn't start crowing till about six months, they are slow maturing- but i would seperate them so they each have a couple girls

i integrated the nn hen with the banties today- total acceptance right away, never seen that before

poor mr p is wandering around and bowing to us all day- haven't seen poser, any idea where geese usually nest? near the pond? i hope she is ok!
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o155/rgortonart/2011 chickens/file-70.jpg

and these are the new kids- igit and widgit- just too cute- banty cochin chicks
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o155/rgortonart/2011 chickens/file-69.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o155/rgortonart/2011 chickens/file-68.jpg

Love the pics!

 

[al6517]

I know.............. her garden is awesome, she will be the one we all ask for about garden advice now. I got all my plants and seeds today. I know it's a little late but not too late LOL. We grow allot of our own spices in the garden for drying and storing, and Laura keeps a few small pot's in the kitchen window for picking fresh herbs for cooking. I also have a small plot by the coop for fresh green treats for the Chooks.

 

[momma_raven]

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Congratulations!

 

[Poco Pollo]

Robin - I'm headed back to bed. I do not think I will make it to mass today. I sent you a PM. We can work out another time/day to swap the birds before POOPS. I hope this reaches you in time. Sorry I won't be there.