Show off your Delawares! *PIC HEAVY*

[Laney]

Apparently they have a breeding cycle that lasts 5-9 days, and twice during that cycle they do not feed, not counting the time in the egg. That is the reason you have to treat for 4 weeks, 4 times. If you use cydectin, it is longer acting than the ivomectin and you only have to treat twice, once every two weeks instead of the once a week with the ivomectin which wears off their skin faster.

Laney

 

[speckledhen]

I don't envy you having to do all this work!

 

[Laney]

At least I have something to look forward to in the mail

I'll be checking it at noon every day!!!!!! I really don't mind the chickens. I'll go out at dusk, and they'll wonder what I'm doing and it won't be a problem at all.

But shots to 11 goats????? I think I need chocolate.

Laney

 

[jhudson]

Hello all. I am looking to expand my flock of Delawares and I was wondering if you know of anyone in central Virginia that has them? Thanks

 

[Cetawin]

Dang Laney what a nuisance this sounds like for you. I am so sorry. I am going to check with my bird vet tomorrow about this treatment if you do not mind...he has poultry himself. I just do not like the sounds of putting something like that on their combs weekly...I mean that Ivemectin is strong stuff and it absoebs through the skin so quickly. Hmmmmmm I was calling him about a solution for Isaac possibly and he is calling back tomorrow so I will ask him about these northern critters and treatment for you too. a second opinion never hurts.

 

[TACEYPERKINS]

Laney- I am sorry to here about the mite problem. We had a slight red mite problem last spring. They are seasonal around here and are a huge pain in the ###. Anyway, I don't know about the type of mite you have . But, most mites will host off any warm blooded animal, which includes you. So, to save yourself from alot of itching and going crazy, get yourself a small bottle of tea tree oil. It is 100% natural and a little goes a long way. Trust me you will want to protect yourself before touching all your animals. I got these mites on me last year, for the 1st time ever, and they drove me crazy!!! Not to mention all the bites and itching I had for over a week after I got rid of them. It is safe to put on your animals too. But, you have to put it everywhere on them. Same thing goes for you too. Except your private area! FYI Don't do it , it will burn! Good luck with it. And if you have any questions just ask.~ Tacey

 

[kathyinmo]

I found this old thread that says tea tree oil is toxic to birds.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2170178

 

[TACEYPERKINS]

Oh good to know. My bottle didn't say that it would be harmful to animals. Thanks again, I would hate to suggest something that would harm an animal.

 

[joletabey]

SCOTT! Welcome back! I am glad to hear it sounds as if it went well- keep us posted on both the job and the hatch! I've been wondering about both- was Vegas nice weather?

jhudson, I don't know of anyone in VA, but that doesn't mean there isn't- someone else here may have an answer for you- How many Dels do you have and where did you get them? Can you post some pictures? I love seeing other people's Dels.

Laney- oh DEAR! What a pain! I wish there was a natural remedy for you instead of that stuff! I'd be paranoid and showering ten times a day-

Cetawin- back a few pages ago we were talking about some of your roos living in peace together, and you asked if there was one of mine that seemed dominant. Not yet. I watched them carefully today- they were out in the SUN (yeah, sun, actual sun and no one roo seems to be the top dog yet. There was very little stink eye or anything going on- I think maybe they were just happy to be basking in the warmth. I still have not SEEN the actual crowers. Or even if there is more than one. I have seen Ultrasuede open his little mouth and throat to try, but nothing comes out.

AND his eye is a light brown. I had been referring to it as dark because it is darker than the Dels, not realizing that was misleading.

Too bad we didn't know about the screaming chicken Superbowl ads for Denny's- we could have advised them to use Delawares instead of plain white chickens. SDWD!

 

[Cetawin]

LOL Beth...Mine were about 16 weeks old before they started picking places in the heirarchy. You still have some time yet.

TACEYPERKINS and Kathy - tea tree oil is fine if used sparingly and allowed to dry completely before the birds are allowed near it. Cyn and I both mix it with oil when we oil down our roosts....it is fabulous for keeping mites, fleas etc etc away. Just clean the roosts and sand them lightly....rub the oil and tea tree oil mixture on them and let the wood soak it up... You can ask Speckledhen her specifics...I stole the idea from her.