Recent content by dgh

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I lightened the picture. Very week. Will probably cull. Never had thi happen 20+ years

Not sure if one of the 2yr or 6 yr. Light Brahma hen. All birds (37) vax for mareks . I cannot find any sign of disease or condition. Vent is clear. Recently treated w elector a goat wormer (entire floc). I’ve been given lactated ringer’s but I’m out. Gave 2ml nutra drench no marked improvement...

I didnt mean to shout. I was pulling my last two hairs out and getting ready to jump off the porch (3 steps)

BECAUSE THEY ARE ALMOST RAW STEEL CUT OATS, I followed the recipe apparently made by an insane person.

I made some cookies w steel oast and chocolate chips. awful. can I feed to my birds?

I have been spreading barn lime from tractor supply under shavings for a few years now. I no longer have flies or odors. I’m trying to find out if it also affects mites. I don’t seem to have any

am I wrong? ( expect so) 200ml of wormout gel to 4 gallons of water for two days

Hello, I have used a broody hen many many times. when she is near I put her and the eggs in a dog crate. large dog crate. actually in a pie pan with shavings. when they hatch, I feed them and change the water every day. I put gravel in the water dish so the babies dont fall in and I put water in...

Is there a topical parasite killer. Worms and mites?

USE BANTAMS. Most large breeds have had motherhood bred out of them. centuries of egg collection.... but not bantams. Your large breed MAY raise a clutch, but more often, they will abandon or kill them

is there one method to worm for everything?

I have used a broody hen for years. BUT never a full-sized bird. raising chicks has by and large been bred out of them over centuries. I USE A BANTAM. they will not cursh the eggs with their weight-provide heat, water, food, and protection. I also put live chicks under a broody bantam with 90%...

I have 35 birds and cannot give each individual oral meds for 5 days. what can I give a large flock for maintenance worming?

I am completely confused about how much paste to give to a full size bird