Consolidated Kansas

[GeoKan]

GREETINGS amenning! Welcome to the flock.

I'm a new bird too. Looking forward to your contributions.

There's a wealth of information here!

 

[GeoKan]

I went to TSC yesterday before I went to work. I thought I'd pick up a couple of things for my coop and such.

The first thing I heard when I passed through the doors were loud chirping noises. I felt my palms getting sweaty and my eyes began darting back and forth like a man obsessed seeking out the source. I realized then, that these were early signs of CHICK FEVER!

It wasn't long before I discovered SIX livestock tanks filled with these little critters.

It took great strength and will power to leave without buying a box full of those fluffy beasts.

 

[CarolAnn]

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Ha ha, Just reading this first line I thought the pic was of what you got when you went in for a couple of things for your coop!
Got a little ahead of myself, but got a good chuckle too. I've heard of it happening plenty of times. Someone goes in for feed and comes out with a box or two of chicks. Good for you for resisting temptation! I may not come out so well if our Orschlen gets in the ducks I want.

 

[lillie2202]

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What part of Kansas are you from? I'm clear up in the northeast corner, but I grew up near Salina.

I live in Salina!!!!

 

[schellie69]

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What part of Kansas are you from? I'm clear up in the northeast corner, but I grew up near Salina.

I live in Salina!!!!

Yea this is my DD who decided that when I got my new fluffy butts to fall in love with 3 bantams so now she is a crazy chicken lady also.

All 7 chicks are doing well and getting big, We will be working on getting our new run built as soon as this weather quits jumping all over the place.

 

[GeoKan]

Gettings lillie2202!

 

[OzawkieBantams]

Renee,
Would you mind posting the recipe for the mite bath for our birds. I remember only of the cayanne pepper. My Son and I butchered a broiler yesterday and noticed it had two mites that we could see. I assume these are avian louse?

Anyhow just wanted to help rid them of these nasty F#*¤er's

thanks

Daren

 

[OzawkieBantams]

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You will never be able to overcome the power of fuzzy butts again!

 

[GeoKan]

You will never be able to overcome the power of fuzzy butts again!

OzawkieBantams — I think I've developed a new addiction.

While on the subject of mites, have you tried using food grade diatomaceous earth? I've read a lot about the overall good effects on keeping down flies and other exoskeleton pests here on BYC. I'm no expert by any means, just wondering if this stuff really works?​

 

[OzawkieBantams]

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OzawkieBantams — I think I've developed a new addiction.

While on the subject of mites, have you tried using food grade diatomaceous earth? I've read a lot about the overall good effects on keeping down flies and other exoskeleton pests here on BYC. I'm no expert by any means, just wondering if this stuff really works?

I have heard about it, but if remember correctly it's pretty pricy. Renee has a recipe that was or seemed to be much cheaper and more effective