What did you do with your flock today?

[TropicalBabies]

Is it ok to do this in high humidity areas?

We have pretty high humidity here. The only thing I have found not very effective is misters. The rest, yes, absolutely, especially puddles. Toss high protein snacks or fruit n veggies in the puddle and make a game out of it. Stay away from scratch, I hear they heat up with the digesting of it.
Also, frozen water bottles behind the fan may be helpful

 

[TaylorGlade]

We have pretty high humidity here. The only thing I have found not very effective is misters. The rest, yes, absolutely, especially puddles. Toss high protein snacks or fruit n veggies in the puddle and make a game out of it. Stay away from scratch, I hear they heat up with the digesting of it.
Also, frozen water bottles behind the fan may be helpful

The fan is wall mounted so that won't work, but I will keep the puddles in mind. I was told this could cause coccidia blooms though. Is that not correct?

 

[TropicalBabies]

The fan is wall mounted so that won't work, but I will keep the puddles in mind. I was told this could cause coccidia blooms though. Is that not correct?

I also have had to plant my shade, along with shade cloth and a tarp. VERY helpful. Also, the watering of said shade helps too.

I have very open coops. Like, studs, roof and wire. I spaced 1x's to slow wind without cutting breezes.
In the tropics you will have all sorts of weird things to deal with. Have Corid or amprolium on hand, chooks can have a parasite overload anytime.
Heat stress also kills. Just keep an eye on and take it as it comes. BYC is a terrific resource, don't be afraid to ask.
We all lose birds and gain lessons ♡

 

[TaylorGlade]

I also have had to plant my shade, along with shade cloth and a tarp. VERY helpful. Also, the watering of said shade helps too.View attachment 3599887
I have very open coops. Like, studs, roof and wire. I spaced 1x's to slow wind without cutting breezes.
In the tropics you will have all sorts of weird things to deal with. Have Corid or amprolium on hand, chooks can have a parasite overload anytime.
Heat stress also kills. Just keep an eye on and take it as it comes. BYC is a terrific resource, don't be afraid to ask.
We all lose birds and gain lessons ♡

Thank you. We just finished a treatment cycle with corid. I opened the coop door and thought someone had tried to kill them in the night. It is resolved but I've been terrified to wet the run floor. They don't free range but have 240 sq ft of rum space - all covered and shaded. We are new to chickens and it definitely been an experience. Lol.

 

[TropicalBabies]

The littles forgave me for the motorcycle ride after a bug search last eve. We are once again besties

Brought 5 hens down this morning who were not thrilled about being shoved into cat carriers and then the back of my truck, but I think they can be bribed also.

Kind of boring down here with only 10 chickens locked in a run...
Im waiting on the washer to finish, then I will hang duvet cover and head back up to the mountain.
House looks and smells good...even the bathroom this time.

 

[TropicalBabies]

Thank you. We just finished a treatment cycle with corid. I opened the coop door and thought someone had tried to kill them in the night. It is resolved but I've been terrified to wet the run floor. They don't free range but have 240 sq ft of rum space - all covered and shaded. We are new to chickens and it definitely been an experience. Lol.

We were all new at sometime, lol. I had chickens when I was a kid... but don't remember them being so high maintenance back then. Now they are practically a full time job... or therapy session. Yes, the latter ♡

 

[TropicalBabies]

Thank you. We just finished a treatment cycle with corid. I opened the coop door and thought someone had tried to kill them in the night. It is resolved but I've been terrified to wet the run floor. They don't free range but have 240 sq ft of rum space - all covered and shaded. We are new to chickens and it definitely been an experience. Lol.

You were really lucky to have caught it. Bravo!!!
Once treated you should be good. They do develop some resistance to them. Just keep an eye on. Now you know what you are looking for.

 

[Nomadicus]

I would love to see a photo of rocky in your lap eating toast!

That can be arranged. Just not tonight. I'm exhausted and heading off to bed.

 

[Shetland lover]

I have only had the one hawk attack in 3 years. I have a yard full of babies. Bridget is on point. Even the other moms feel safe.

It's not something I've had to deal with until recently. A peregrine falcon started visiting the garden earlier in the year. Their normal prey is pigeons and rabbits but they will take other birds. Our visitor tends to go after pigeons and smaller birds, like starlings. My Clara is minute, barely pigeon-sized herself so I fear she could well be a target. The boys are doing a great job protecting the girls so far though.

 

[Shetland lover]

Thank you for sharing. I wonder if the Vet Pharm companies do the same as human pharm companies, hosting these lunch drug intros for medical people and giving perks to use their drugs?

They do over here, I've been reliably informed.