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[TexasLisa]

If you mean diatomaceous earth, yes we do. We find it keeps the mites done in their coops/runs and if they eggs get too poopy, we find that it is a natural de-wormer that cleans ups the eggs, and if you want to eat them you still can safely. However, when a coop is cleaned I recommend wearing a good mask. The chickens freak when you put it down and beat their wings and it causes a dust storm. It is not toxic, but it will dry out your mucous membranes the same way it dries out bugs that irritate your birds.

I know about and use DE. Here is a picture of what I am talking about:



My rooster has been limping for the past few days. I've been soaking his foot (no bumblefoot) in epsom salt and putting castor oil on it. His pad is slightly swollen. I've been reading about DMSO and that there are people who use it on their chickens, horses, and even themselves. I was curious to see if you had ever heard of it.

 

[OrgFutureFarms]

Hello,
I have a duckling 5 weeks old or so. He is very sweet. I refer to him as a he, but as he is so young he could possibly be a she.
He was a late easter gift for my my little sister and my mother no longer wants to look after the duckling.

She/he has been in my care now and is in need of a home. Anyone who possibly has more ducks, a pond, or even a back yard.

I live in an apartment, but did not want him/her to be dumped, because people have this misconception of their instincts just kicking in.

I do not want to give him to a duck farm, because I don't want him to be food. I
don't want him to go to a rehabilitation center because there isn't anything wrong with him.
& I MOST CERTAINLY DO NOT want to DUMP him which many have been telling me to put him in a pond or location with other ducks.

So instead I come here in search of someone who would love the new addition and treat him well.

I do have food that I can leave you with. He is also diaper training, which I had to do because of my living situation. I can leave those with you as well.

He's very sweet and will just lay on my chest, he loves to run around, and of course swim. He's just a big goofball.
He LOVES peas.

If I could keep him I would. I just can provide him with the things he deserves and I just want him to have a good life.

I can post pictures or exchange emails to anyone who is serious!

I live in Grapevine, TX so the nearest big cities being Dallas and Fort Worth.

I am in East Texas, but sorry I have no Brahmas. I have Blue Americanas that are hit and miss for egg laying, second generation OE hatching eggs, Black Copper Marans, and the one's I love the most, my gentle Coronation Sussex. I hated culling some of the excess boys, because the roosters are even gentle. But, they are great producer of hatching eggs. I have a brood of chicks I am raising up, to test fertility. And the hatch rate was phenomenal.

Thanks for your reply

 

[RoosterCogburn7]

I know about and use DE. Here is a picture of what I am talking about:

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My rooster has been limping for the past few days. I've been soaking his foot (no bumblefoot) in epsom salt and putting castor oil on it. His pad is slightly swollen. I've been reading about DMSO and that there are people who use it on their chickens, horses, and even themselves. I was curious to see if you had ever heard of it.

I have used some sprays on wounds from over mating on occasion on my eating eggs. However, I am dubious about it's uses, simply because of the side effects that it can cause in humans:
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-874-dmso dimethylsulfoxide.aspx?activeingredientid=874&activeingredientname=dmso dimethylsulfoxide

If you decide to dose your rooster with it, it has been used for that. If he is your main rooster, I can understand your desire to keep him in production. However, if it enters his system I am not sure what the half life would even be if you decided to consume him as a food source if his limp becomes unsalvageable. If he is not a dominant rooster and you have him with one in a subordinate role, they sometimes tussle and injure themselves. Sometimes a bird will get their food caught in something and their instinct is to pull and pull and can create a strain or dislocation. I had hen limping around because of just that. She recovered on her own. We isolated her for awhile, and made sure she had food and water close to her. She was able to be rehabilitated by not being jostled by roosters or other hens, or needing to roost. Just some things to consider.

 

[TexasLisa]

I have used some sprays on wounds from over mating on occasion on my eating eggs. However, I am dubious about it's uses, simply because of the side effects that it can cause in humans:
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-874-dmso dimethylsulfoxide.aspx?activeingredientid=874&activeingredientname=dmso dimethylsulfoxide

If you decide to dose your rooster with it, it has been used for that. If he is your main rooster, I can understand your desire to keep him in production. However, if it enters his system I am not sure what the half life would even be if you decided to consume him as a food source if his limp becomes unsalvageable. If he is not a dominant rooster and you have him with one in a subordinate role, they sometimes tussle and injure themselves. Sometimes a bird will get their food caught in something and their instinct is to pull and pull and can create a strain or dislocation. I had hen limping around because of just that. She recovered on her own. We isolated her for awhile, and made sure she had food and water close to her. She was able to be rehabilitated by not being jostled by roosters or other hens, or needing to roost. Just some things to consider.

Thanks Rooster! BW is my only rooster. Out of the ones we have had, he is the best. He takes care of his girls, is gentle in nature, and a good father.

I appreciate your time.

 

[RoosterCogburn7]

Thanks Rooster! BW is my only rooster. Out of the ones we have had, he is the best. He takes care of his girls, is gentle in nature, and a good father.

I appreciate your time.

Then I can understand your concern. He sounds a lot like my rooster that lives with my eating eggs, Lucky, that came from Kate years ago. He is the best rooster I have as far as treating the girls well. He clucks when there is treats to be had, and lets them eat first. Some Roos, will shove their way in. We had a hard time choosing which of the excess roosters to cull from the Coronation Sussex. Because all of them are gentle. We culled a smaller one, because we didn't want to pass on his genes. The next test was the treat test. The one who didn't cluck for the girls went next. I hated culling those roosters due to all them having a gentle personality, where they could all be picked up without fear of being spurred.

Now, mean French Black Copper Marans, I have never had a problem culling. Their dispositions aren't nearly as friendly, however, their only benefit is they mature faster than most chickens, but a lot of those boys met the chopping block either due to personality, or not representing the breed the way I liked.

 

[TexasLisa]

Then I can understand your concern. He sounds a lot like my rooster that lives with my eating eggs, Lucky, that came from Kate years ago. He is the best rooster I have as far as treating the girls well. He clucks when there is treats to be had, and lets them eat first. Some Roos, will shove their way in. We had a hard time choosing which of the excess roosters to cull from the Coronation Sussex. Because all of them are gentle. We culled a smaller one, because we didn't want to pass on his genes. The next test was the treat test. The one who didn't cluck for the girls went next. I hated culling those roosters due to all them having a gentle personality, where they could all be picked up without fear of being spurred.

Now, mean French Black Copper Marans, I have never had a problem culling. Their dispositions aren't nearly as friendly, however, their only benefit is they mature faster than most chickens, but a lot of those boys met the chopping block either due to personality, or not representing the breed the way I liked.

Someone was getting rid of two Welsummer's roosters. We took them in. Those two would attack me as soon as I entered the pen. They didn't last 3 days with us. We called the owner to come get them or else. He came and got them. That was when he told us that his wife was scared of them. grrrrrrrrr

 

[pertnear09]

Howdy folks. Thought I'd introduce myself. My name is John and I live in Abilene. I was born between Burleson and Alvarado. Back east of 35 towards Lillian. That in the 50's. Moved to Ft. Worth in the 60's and stayed there until the early 90''s when l up and skidadled to Abilene. And don't ask me why. I bought me a plot of ground on the side of a rocky hill and every time I set foot outside I step down on rock, my feet tool out from under me and away I go. If I it weren't for the church building down below me ain't no telling where I'd end up. Nah just funning ya. Ain't that bad but pertnear. Looking forward to getting to know all you folks. And by the way, Leave a light on found me over in Granny's thread and gave me an invite

 

[TexasLisa]

Howdy folks. Thought I'd introduce myself. My name is John and I live in Abilene. I was born between Burleson and Alvarado. Back east of 35 towards Lillian. That in the 50's. Moved to Ft. Worth in the 60's and stayed there until the early 90''s when l up and skidadled to Abilene. And don't ask me why. I bought me a plot of ground on the side of a rocky hill and every time I set foot outside I step down on rock, my feet tool out from under me and away I go. If I it weren't for the church building down below me ain't no telling where I'd end up. Nah just funning ya. Ain't that bad but pertnear. Looking forward to getting to know all you folks. And by the way, Leave a light on found me over in Granny's thread and gave me an invite

Howdy John! I live outside of Rosenberg!

If you start rollin', I will have a pot of coffee waiting for you!!

 

[pertnear09]

Thanks Lisa

 

[MandyJ]

Howdy folks. Thought I'd introduce myself. My name is John and I live in Abilene. I was born between Burleson and Alvarado. Back east of 35 towards Lillian. That in the 50's. Moved to Ft. Worth in the 60's and stayed there until the early 90''s when l up and skidadled to Abilene. And don't ask me why. I bought me a plot of ground on the side of a rocky hill and every time I set foot outside I step down on rock, my feet tool out from under me and away I go. If I it weren't for the church building down below me ain't no telling where I'd end up. Nah just funning ya. Ain't that bad but pertnear. Looking forward to getting to know all you folks. And by the way, Leave a light on found me over in Granny's thread and gave me an invite

Hi! From Ledbetter, TX!! Welcome, you will enjoy this place!!!