Silky hatch-along and OdoBan on eggs experiment

[JCT]

Interesting experiment. I am NOT an experienced chicken keeper, but I’ve used OdoBan for years around my home, and started using it to wipe down my coop(8 months old now). Thanks for sharing.

 

[Debbie292d]

Odoban baptism Now my Olive Eggers were oxine dipped before being set in the incubator. Howecer, as I run an LF, its a little rough on the eggs BUT theyve been doing okay. Maybe you can compare Odoban vs Oxine, if theyre comparable?

That's awesome you're trying this out! In my Google-trained, unqualified opinion, Odoban goes one step beyond it though.

The research I did, prior to me doing this, did look up Oxine as it was also suggested. I was specifically looking for products that kill herpes 2 virus.

Oxine kills, (scroll past the EPA letter) among other things, Herpes virus 1. Directions to kill it said to soak for 5 minutes.

Odoban kills, among other things, Herpes virus 2. Directions to kill it said to soak for 1 minute.

Marek's Disease Virus (MDV) is classified as a Herpes virus 2 (Gallid alphaherpesvirus 2) (GaHV-2).

Why does each of these two products only kill one type of Herpes virus? I have no idea, but stuck with the product that killed the Herpes 2.

For killing the normal bacteria and viruses around our coops and on the eggs, I think Oxine is an excellent product though!

However, if you want/need to go the extra step of eliminating Herpes 2, Odoban would do it. There was another product CaviWipes I found that kills it, but it's a disinfectant wipe and takes 2 minutes. I thought dipping would be less harmful to the eggshell. I'm sure there are others, but I already had Odoban and their process of killing Herpes 2 seemed pretty simple.

 

[GreenJay]

good morning little silkies! Hope the rest of y'all are growing well!

 

[2ndTink]

Good morning egglets! We are all waiting to see your shining little floofy faces! Shining from vibrant life, not shining from Odoban I must add

 

[Antiocheggers]

my husband ordered this book for me. Yea the one that doesn't want any more chicks . But he is now look up the different breeds of chicks. Like Barnevelders ? How well to do in heat ?

 

[2ndTink]

View attachment 3731035my husband ordered this book for me. Yea the one that doesn't want any more chicks . But he is now look up the different breeds of chicks. Like Barnevelders ? How well to do in heat ?

Ooh! Fun!

I'm not sure on Barnevelders, I've never had them. But this is exciting!

 

[QueenofKings]

That's awesome you're trying this out! In my Google-trained, unqualified opinion, Odoban goes one step beyond it though.

The research I did, prior to me doing this, did look up Oxine as it was also suggested. I was specifically looking for products that kill herpes 2 virus.

Oxine kills, (scroll past the EPA letter) among other things, Herpes virus 1. Directions to kill it said to soak for 5 minutes.

Odoban kills, among other things, Herpes virus 2. Directions to kill it said to soak for 1 minute.

Marek's Disease Virus (MDV) is classified as a Herpes virus 2 (Gallid alphaherpesvirus 2) (GaHV-2).

Why does each of these two products only kill one type of Herpes virus? I have no idea, but stuck with the product that killed the Herpes 2.

For killing the normal bacteria and viruses around our coops and on the eggs, I think Oxine is an excellent product though!

However, if you want/need to go the extra step of eliminating Herpes 2, Odoban would do it. There was another product CaviWipes I found that kills it, but it's a disinfectant wipe and takes 2 minutes. I thought dipping would be less harmful to the eggshell. I'm sure there are others, but I already had Odoban and their process of killing Herpes 2 seemed pretty simple.

Oh yes! I love CaviWipes. We use them at work. There is a spray variant that you may be able to get your hands on

 

[Debbie292d]

Good morning egglets! We are all waiting to see your shining little floofy faces! Shining from vibrant life, not shining from Odoban I must add

The incubator they're in smells so good. I wonder if the OB chicks will smell like that when they hatch. They'd be the coolest chicks ever!

 

[2ndTink]

The incubator they're in smells so good. I wonder if the OB chicks will smell like that when they hatch. They'd be the coolest chicks ever!

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Oh my gosh, those are adorable! I can't wait for your Maybe Marsha egglets to hatch out and pop on some shades because they are so cool

 

[Debbie292d]

Oh my gosh, those are adorable! I can't wait for your Maybe Marsha egglets to hatch out and pop on some shades because they are so cool

I made it on Bing. It seems all the cute pictures cost a fee or are copyrighted, but why bother when you can just make your own anyway.

I'm hoping for a boy Marsha actually.

None were penned up together so there will be a few of each old tribe and new tribe. @LTAY1946 is going to know a day before us what he wound up with. Should be interesting! They'll all be cute though for sure!