Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

[VictoriaTemple]

I have Ivermectin Pour-on (put a few drops on the back of their neck for lice, mites and worms) and also Valbezan (the "best" internal wormer). You are welcome to some of either or both.

@dheltzel , Have you ever used the Ivermectin Pour-On effectively? I have to order online, NOBODY local has any poultry dewormer. My feed store has Stryke III pellets, I can try those, but it’s basically DE plus pumpkin seed. Not sure about the effectiveness.

Rant Mode ON: (you’ve been warned!) This is CRAZY!! No Antibiotics is bad enough, but now no one carries dewormer?! What, just because we’re not “commercial” producers, we have to lose our birds to common ailments and infections?! I have ANOTHER young Marans at death’s door today! I’ve put 3 months’ work and feed into these birds!! Why the hell can’t I buy them some damn medicine?! I have NEVER trusted DE, and apparently that’s all I’m allowed to buy. Insanity!!

Rant Mode OFF. Thank you.

 

[Lelanae]

Is it too late to plant zucchini or tomatoes? I am always such a procrastinator!!!!

 

[TillyPeeps]

Is it too late to plant zucchini or tomatoes? I am always such a procrastinator!!!!

I think you are still ok. One year I had a cherry tomato plant grew in middle of my yard after late July, it still gave me some tomatos before it died in November. I did not know how the seed got there, but i didn't plant it.

 

[BullChick]

Did you know male quail lay eggs?

These are just a few. I heard a lot of crunching.

 

[VictoriaTemple]

Anybody here use diatomaceous earth? Apparently it’s all I can get local, and it also kills all types of worms instead of targeting specific kinds. Supposedly. I’ve never had any faith in it, but I don’t know why. I gotta try something. Lost a Marans cockerel last night, and my eggs have had rough spots for awhile now. Didn’t know worms do that.

 

[Lelanae]

I use DM to kill ants on my patio. I don't think it will help much taken internally.
You can order Ivermectin from Tractor Supply online.
Worms can kill.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/ivermectin-pour-on-for-cattle-5-l

 

[OneMountainAcres]

On the game cam yesterday, we saw that 2 raccoons, a fox, and an owl stopped by for a visit. The raccoons managed to get the side door of the main coop open but didn't get in. A group of young growouts did get out though, never to be seen again. Of course, one was DD's favorite pullet, my favorite show girl chick is gone, and most of the silver penciled rocks :/ We installed a padlock on that door yesterday though so they're not getting it open again. I had to go to bed early because of work this morning but DH woke me up when he came to bed to tell me that one of the raccoons is in the trap. 1 down! At least 1 to go!

 

[BullChick]

I’m sorry. Hopefully you’ll get at least the frequent visitors, and not have anymore problems.

 

[BullChick]

More may come, but if you get a bunch now, you’ll feel better.

 

[LadyBehir]

Laverne has one week now of sitting. Good girl. 1 down, 2 to go!