POOR FEATHERING

[karenm52]

None of the feeds I’ve fed have ever had glue in them? They may have molasses or something else holding them together but that’s it. None of them are really particularly solid either. There’s always tons of dust in the bag so clearly if they WERE using glue, it doesn’t work very well..

food grade glue is frequently used, in human food too. i used to work at a dairy and food lab. per FDA - it does not have to be listed on the label either.

 

[ShrekDawg]

food grade glue is frequently used, in human food too. i used to work at a dairy and food lab. per FDA - it does not have to be listed on the label either.

 

[AntiqueB]

I doubt the Corid is the culprit. If they were molting during dosing, maybe, but it shouldn't affect existing feathers any more than a person's straight hair would suddenly become curly after taking medication. It can only affect growth that comes after, not before.

I also have one girl who has a somewhat similar tail. I thought she would molt it out, but her molt was extremely light and her tail feathers were never lost. I think it's more due to wear and tear, such as how they're sleeping, or a new place they found to hang out in. As long as they're otherwise healthy, I'm not sure how worried I'd be.

As a side note, I also try hard to avoid potentially harmful ingredients, and feed moistened Scratch and Peck grower to my chickens. However, sometimes the benefits of something outweigh that one ingredient that may be harmful. I try to keep them (and myself) healthy, but I also try to balance good vs bad. Giving something a few times will likely not result in catastrophe.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Corid dosage is per the vet i contacted via the Corid manufacture - the phone number is listed on the back of the bottle. you call, tell them what is going on and they get you in touch with their vet - no charge either. i called twice. the vet was very nice and extremely helpful. dosage is full strength for 5 days, then half strength for another 7 days.

they do not have lice or mites; they love their dust baths.

Good to know!
Good luck

 

[BigBlueHen53]

food grade glue is frequently used, in human food too. i used to work at a dairy and food lab. per FDA - it does not have to be listed on the label either.

That's very interesting! What does this glue consist of, is it literally like Elmer's glue?

 

[skullstevie]

They may just need more protein.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

As for people not reading your posts, here's how that happens, I think, and I've been guilty of it myself: they read the first page or two (10-20 posts, if that), and desire to offer advice and assistance. So they post before they have read your comments about fermenting and so forth.

 

[karenm52]

food grade glue is frequently used, in human food too. i used to work at a dairy and food lab. per FDA - it does not have to be listed on the label either.

use, not used. sheesh!

 

[AntiqueB]

https://www.rd.com/article/meat-glue-ingredient-youre-eating/

This is just one type. There was a scandal about it in South Korea! Remember that non-stick coatings also don't stick by themselves.

 

[karenm52]

https://www.rd.com/article/meat-glue-ingredient-youre-eating/

This is just one type. There was a scandal about it in South Korea! Remember that non-stick coatings also don't stick by themselves.

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