The IMPORTED ENGLISH Orpington Thread

[boykin2010]

He knows I have mealworms, and of course he got some. I got two cockerels and three pullets in the group you sent me. They are all very nice looking birds. Ill try and get some pictures.

That's great! I will be waiting on those pictures

 

[aveca]

Love this advice!

It's hard not to get all worked up when you're giving 100%. Those whites of yours are in the right hands, Lynne.

Thanks Dee..a couple of years down the road will be interesting....

you are the one who gives it 100 %. and its showing

 

[aveca]

Love this advice!

It's hard not to get all worked up when you're giving 100%. Those whites of yours are in the right hands, Lynne.

doub post

 

[Christabelle]

Five spoiled chocolate orps.

 

[deek]

I agree the only reason I picked her is beacuse she is one of the heavyer ones.

One way to add size is to worm regularly. Do you worm them?

 

[Lots A Cluckin]

Quote: I did earlier this year with ivermectin drops 3 drops to each bird (back of the neck and in the pit of each wing) what you you recomend to worm them with? and how often?

 

[deek]

Welcome to the forum CountryFriedChicken!

Nice black girl Jeremy. You don't post pictures very often.

Reading over the last few posts about lacing I want to add one important thing that no one mentioned...
It will drive you bonkers

Have any of you tried these goat troughs? I got them at TSC. I really like them. They are easy to clean, make top feeding really easy, and less waste since they can see what's in there without having to sling the food everywhere. Between the troughs and switching to mini pellets, I have very little waste. (Don't overlook the angel in the foreground. She looks over my babies.)

 

[deek]

I did earlier this year with ivermectin drops 3 drops to each bird (back of the neck and in the pit of each wing) what you you recomend to worm them with? and how often

I learned from DragonLady. She shared with me what to do. I actually give them the Ivermectin inside their beak. They drink it. (DragonLady, don't you dare share the story that popped in your head just now) Just be sure to point the syringe (without the needle!) towards the side of their mouth. Not in the middle. They can aspirate if you shoot it down the middle.You have to dose by weight and choose which one by age. When they're young I use pip ( Wazine) then I alternate Safe Guard (a goat wormer) and Valbazen. How much depends on their weight. A Vet would give you the correct dose. Or you can search for doses here in BYC. Some dose in their water. Just remember that in the summer they will drink a lot of water, but in the winter you might have to add a day if they're not drinking as much.

 

[deek]

wow what short little legs....or a giant skirt!! either way it is adorable!!

They don't show a lot of shank (leg). They do have full skirts -especially when they are older.

 

[Lots A Cluckin]

Quote: Thank you...I will start to read up on the doses...do you worm once or twice a year or more?