Silkie thread!

[FarmerBoy24]

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Thanks.

 

[FarmerBoy24]

Colie <3 :

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The first one is a cutie can't be too old right? Like umm 6-8 weeks? Loving how round and poofy it's little body is already and looks like nice foot feathering as well

I think you are correct and you pretty little splash is a Pullet. The little chickies are adorable they told me they want to come live with me ok???

I don't think they want to live in hot Texas.

 

[Cetawin]

Colie <3 :

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Left is buff but yes looks red as well I agree. I have one that is the similar darker red buff color but I still call it buff. I'm not sure the progression of buffs as they grow up color wise other than I've heard that they change a lot. The other one I think is grey? Do you see barring on the individual feathers? If not I *think* it wouldn't be a cuckoo. Very nice looking little guys though

Cocci is scary! I'm soo sorry you're going thru this. I'm about to start researching now vaccinating against cocci since my luck I'll be the one having an issue with it next. I keep things as clean as possible but I know it's unavoidable to a certain extent because I was told it can live in the soil and also be brought onto your property by wild birds ( that's true right guys?)
Anyone have any input on if there is a vaccine and if it's a good idea? The medicated feed I quit using since the protein level in the feed available to me isn't very much at all in comparison to what I would prefer. I thought about mixing it with a higher protein feed to raise the levels but then I figured that would just defeat the point of feeding the medicated by diluting it. So stalemate at the moment.

Anyhow, you and I are having the bad luck this season huh?

Next year we will reminisce about how cruddy it was last year ok? Then we will be happy for all the hard lessons learned and pass on all the info we can to help others

Hang in there, PM me if you need help with anything

Cocci has varying strains and is not always responsive to sulmet so keep corid on hand. Cocci can live in the soil as well as unsanitary conditions. So disinfectant, clean bedding and such are first line defense. Tjem ne ready to treat at first sign. Corid is safe so you can give to entire brooder or coop without separating the sick one. All new birds here get a round just as a precaution.​

 

[FarmerBoy24]

none of my birds have cocci i heard that AVC is just like a little thing that'll perk up your chickens.

 

[Cetawin]

ACV is also good for.digestion...mine have it.in their water severAL times per week. 1 tsp per gallon of water.

 

[FarmerBoy24]

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So every time you clean out the water you add more in it?

 

[Colie <3]

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The first one is a cutie can't be too old right? Like umm 6-8 weeks? Loving how round and poofy it's little body is already and looks like nice foot feathering as well

I think you are correct and you pretty little splash is a Pullet. The little chickies are adorable they told me they want to come live with me ok???

I don't think they want to live in hot Texas.

LOL me either right now!!

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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Buff on the left; grey on the right.

Sulmet or corrid for the coccidiosis; it is usually very effective if you get them on medicine right away. Be sure to give the full course--otherwise the bird may relapse, and when that happens, sometimes the medicine will not work.

 

[cuntryuppiechick]

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What problemsare you having? Legs?

I have a post in the emergencies thread. A new baby is not walking and her knees appear locked. They have crusty dry stuff on them. I've been waiting to see if anyone has info before culling but she's crying constantly so I probably should do it today. I was thinking Merek's but I would think she would have gotten weaker by now. I was thinking maybe she got too big for her shell? She's the chubby one. At a loss.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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I do have an air conditioner for in there. I haven't put it in yet. I've found that as long as I stay on top of keeping the filter clean and check the coils it works pretty darn good. What I did tonight was fire up the dehumidifier. Its both hot and humid in there.

Wouldn't a swamp cooler help with the dust since it doesn't dry it out? Truthfully I've been giving it some thought myself but the humidity is so high here I'm liable to create a swimming pool in there.

Does anyone here know how to construct a swamp cooler? I know the concept but not the nuts and bolts of making one.

Ummm, most folks buy one; I've never heard of anyone making one. Repair, yes, make? no.