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[casportpony]

Detailed necropsy with lots of photos!

that's a great idea, but I'm still too much of a novice to do that.

 

[duluthralphie]

I'm afraid it wouldn't convince those that want to use it because there are way too many posts, articles, websites, books, etc. that say it's effective. Sigh...

It is just not DE that falls in this category.. These myths become stronger than truth to the true believers. Lack of good quality research to support them is a non-factor...

If they would just all listen to my advice..

 

[casportpony]

It is just not DE that falls in this category.. These myths become stronger than truth to the true believers. Lack of good quality research to support them is a non-factor...

If they would just all listen to my advice..

Hmmm... Maybe we could start a myth busters thread?
Do you all know how long it took me to convince people that the Corid powder dose isn't 1/2 teaspoon per gallon?

 

[Ravynscroft]

Hmmm... Maybe we could start a myth busters thread?
Do you all know how long it took me to convince people that the Corid powder dose isn't 1/2 teaspoon per gallon?

That is an EXCELLENT idea!!! Can add in that ACV in water is not a cure-all too... or that VetRX is not effective for respiratory issues...

Oh, yeah... we NEED this thread, Kathy!!

 

[perchie.girl]

 

[duluthralphie]

That is an EXCELLENT idea!!! Can add in that ACV in water is not a cure-all too... or that VetRX is not effective for respiratory issues...

Oh, yeah... we NEED this thread, Kathy!!

The FF crowd will go nuts though.

 

[Ravynscroft]

The FF crowd will go nuts though.

Can't please everyone, now can we?

I ain't got nothin' against FF, more power to 'em... it's the constant addition of ACV to water that the birds drink that irritates me...

 

[BantyChooks]

I used to feed FF because my birds loved it... Unfortunately, It's so much bother, and it freezes really quickly in winter, leaving my birds hungry unless they want popsicles for half the day.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

that's a great idea, but I'm still too much of a novice to do that.

dont you have a vet friend you could wathc and take lotsa pics for us??

Hmmm... Maybe we could start a myth busters thread?
Do you all know how long it took me to convince people that the Corid powder dose isn't 1/2 teaspoon per gallon?

i thought you started a myth busting thread already??

 

[duluthralphie]

Can't please everyone, now can we?

I ain't got nothin' against FF, more power to 'em... it's the constant addition of ACV to water that the birds drink that irritates me...

FF is my sandpaper on a chalk board thing. It is a fad that has been picked up and become a religion to some.

There is no science behind it. When you ferment you change the protein/carb/nutrient levels of feed that has been designed by scientific methods over the years to provide a balanced diet.

You cannot find a credible study for it anywhere. I have searched and I found one, that said it was basically bunk, then they threw a bone to the FF crowd and said "it might make the gut more hostile to parasites"..... I think it was a University in Ireland that did the study.


What most people don't realize is FF was started by the energy companies. They started distilling corn for gasohol, with that came a ton of byproducts.

They started marketing this byproduct as the perfect livestock feed, (thus making money from their garbage)... and never expected to find such a Jones like cult following like they have for FF...




Whew... I normally try to avoid the FF conversation, other than my normal, I don't do it barb. BUT now I am on a roll..

The science of adding water, yeast and fermenting will give you more nutrition, more volume and make the feed go further just goes against the most basic chemistry class in the world.

I am amazed at how many intelligent people bought into it.

I really do not care what people feed their birds, just don't push pseudo science onto me.


That said...YOU DON"T USE ACV for everything???

I even use it to cure Rickets and Cholera in my birds. It is great!