Silkie thread!

[Aaisha]

what breed is that

hah i do know it is no silkie!

 

[sheeshshe]

I'm frustrated. I treated for coccidiosis a month ago. Now I'm seeing blood again. I saw some last week but hadn't seen any since. now today I saw some bloody poop again in the shavings. I don't know who's feeling icky and bleeding their guts out. But, I had treated with corid and the correct amount, and for 8 days. what else can I, should I do? I've had this problem before with a chicken in the past. But, that chicken eventually didn't make it.

I just wonder what else I can do to prevent it. My silkies are the only ones to get it, the other coop I have, nobody gets cocci. which makes me think that it is because if it rains, the shavings get wet in the silkie coop. so I need to figure out how to prevent that from happening. I've been giving apple cider vinegar with the mother, and also vitamins as well. But it doesn't seem to be helping. do you think it is just due to things getting wet in there?

 

[Suzierd]

I'm frustrated.  I treated for coccidiosis a month ago.  Now I'm seeing blood again.  I saw some last week but hadn't seen any since.  now today I saw some bloody poop again in the shavings.  I don't know who's feeling icky and bleeding their guts out.  But, I had treated with corid and the correct amount, and for 8 days.  what else can I, should I do?  I've had this problem before with a chicken in the past.  But, that chicken eventually didn't make it.  

I just wonder what else I can do to prevent it.  My silkies are the only ones to get it, the other coop I have, nobody gets cocci.  which makes me think that it is because if it rains, the shavings get wet in the silkie coop.  so I need to figure out how to prevent that from happening.  I've been giving apple cider vinegar with the mother, and also vitamins as well.  But it doesn't seem to be helping.  do you think it is just due to things getting wet in there?

I would stop the ACV and start putting Probios in there water at least three times a week for preventive treatment. I would also give them yogurt often and garlic. It really helps to keep things clean and dry. Don't over crowd them. I know its hard to keep things dry have you thought about using sand instead of shavings in their run, its easy to clean and drains well. If it gets wet inside the coop where they sleep you need to fix that and build something above the ground. Best of luck hope it gets better soon.

 

[vamcbride]

I have 21 chickens. Only 13 are silkies. But here are some pictures of my hopefully show quality Paint silkies.

.6 and 30 are for sale. there are 2 month old roosters.

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To see more paint silkies, go to www.moonlightsilkis.com

 

[sheeshshe]

I would stop the ACV and start putting Probios in there water at least three times a week for preventive treatment. I would also give them yogurt often and garlic. It really helps to keep things clean and dry. Don't over crowd them. I know its hard to keep things dry have you thought about using sand instead of shavings in their run, its easy to clean and drains well. If it gets wet inside the coop where they sleep you need to fix that and build something above the ground. Best of luck hope it gets better soon.

Ok, I'll do probiotics and garlic. Now, my coop is above ground. I posted about it a few pages back. the way the people built it, water and snow blows in. the top sides of the coop they just left open with fencing for ventilation, but water just blows in. I've tried covering it, but then in the winter there isn't enough ventilation and they get frost bite. I don't know how to prevent water from coming in without blocking out all the ventilation they need.

 

[vamcbride]

One of my paints has something peeling off of her face. i'm not sure what it is but some people have said mites. any advice would be helpful
thanks!

 

[chickeneer45]

I have 21 chickens. Only 13 are silkies. But here are some pictures of my hopefully show quality Paint silkies.

.6 and 30 are for sale. there are 2 month old roosters.

____________________________________________________________________________________

To see more paint silkies, go to www.moonlightsilkis.com

How much are they? I would be interested in buying one if you ship.

 

[vamcbride]

How much are they? I would be interested in buying one if you ship.

We have 2 up for sale. They are $15 to $17. We are not sure about shipping yet but it would depend on your location.

 

[chickeneer45]

I am in Virginia

 

[Suzierd]

Ok, I'll do probiotics and garlic.  Now, my coop is above ground.  I posted about it a few pages back.  the way the people built it, water and snow blows in.  the top sides of the coop they just left open with fencing for ventilation, but water just blows in.  I've tried covering it, but then in the winter there isn't enough ventilation and they get frost bite.  I don't know how to prevent water from coming in without blocking out all the ventilation they need.  

Oh that's not good, maybe you can put a barrier a few feet away from the coop, hang a tarp or plywood. Just a thought.