Dean, Well it finally happened!! Talking about hawks, one killed two of my hens this last weekend!!!! (At least I think both were the hawk's doing) I have...
I lost two silkies, three weeks apart to a hawk, one was witnessed, so we are sure it was a cooper's hawk. Since then I have hung CD's/DVD's from string...
OK, I was dreaming, I meant 10-20 silkies... 50, my husband would go nuts!!!! tho he is the first to ask how they are and if they are locked up at night ect...
Jane, I have heard about CD/DVDs strung across the yard to help. However, my wife gives me enough grief for any unsightly pen or such and would hope to avoid...
Jane, I did get some advice from someone that would be less "white trash" looking, but I do not know if I will do it as it will be complicated for the area....
I like that idea....jane in NC ... Jane, I did get some advice from someone that would be less "white trash" looking, but I do not know if I will do it as it...
Hi everyone, i just joined- i have 2 mystery bantams, wondered if anyone can id them? i am new to chickens, also have 2 Buff Orpingtons, 2 Australorp and a RI...
Robin, Welcome. I took a look at your pictures and it looks like they are still chicks (did not look to see if you posted pics here). I have a hard time even...
welcome, Robin! you'll get lots of great info here. I'm not sure about the breeds of your babies either, but time will tell. I tend to do the same thing...
Hi Mark, I would guess that Robin is from Missouri or close there by. Orscheln's is a farm and home store and I guess that they are having their regular chick...
Hi everyone, i am in oklahoma- the banties were straight run- the salesman said he had lots of chicken experience, but when i asked him about the production...
Dean, I see, it is like saying Southern States or Tractor Supply here. I understand and agree with what you are saying about hatcheries. I am not saying that...
Robin, Oklahoma. I used to live in Bartlesville, OK. Yes, I think pretty much all stores that sell baby chicks retail get them shipped. If you want to ensure...
Hi All, I want to thank Robin for the heads up on the chick days at Orscheln's. The local Farm and Home has to compete against them and as a result they have...
Laugh if you want too, but I said I was new to this. Any how, I was out gathering eggs today and one of my hens took a dump right at my feet. I noticed that...
What does anyone know about DE and is it safer than other "de-miters"? I am also wondering what to use to deworm my girls. I am looking for a dewormer that...
I think I just lost one of my girls to gapeworm. She was gasping for breath and breathing raspy with her mouth open on the exhale. No nasal, eye discharge or...
Hi Betsy- i am so sorry!! I did a search at backyardchickens.com forum- here is a link you can look through- i did come across this post- maybe it can help?? ...
Hi Rebgal, I have used piperzine or wazine for many years with good results except that it requires a 10 day period where all eggs have to be tossed out and...
Thank you for the info on getting rid of the worms. I went to the seed and feed store and inquired about the Wazine. It's about seven bucks for a bottle of it....
Loved your post! Had me laughing about the government lady! Can't eat the egg ever! Haha! I have to ask what you use to dust your flock. This is my first...
Just re-read Dean's post (laflech49). I trust all of his advice. I am looking to not have an egg down time, so next time I will try the other wormer instead...
Hi Rebgal, It sounds like they scraped the bottom of the idiot barrel to find Barbie the Vegan. I have my bottle of Wazine right here in front of me and it...
Hey Dean Do you think hot pepper helps with intestinal worms??? I bought a jar of spice called ANCHO CHILE PEPPER to deter the squirrels from the BOSS at the...
WOW, you are amazing!! Who needs any chicken books!! Thanks! One question, when dusting under the wings do I just pour it into my hand and rub it all under...
Hi Betsy, If You are right handed hold the bird at the base of both wings near the body with your left hand and then just sprinkle a little dust from the...
Hi All, below is a link where you can get all types of medications and wormers for your poultry. http://www.poultrymansupply.com/index.htm I have done quite a...
We went to a poultry show in January and purchased what we were told was a female Ameraucana. Well guess what...it isn't a pullet! It crows! Anyway needless...
Anyone on here have any buff brahma bantams for sale or trade I have white silkies and about 6 colores in old english bantams. Wife wants bramahs if any to...
Dean, Your information about Verm-X made me want to try it, but I did not see any Verm-X listed on his medications page. Is it listed some other way or is...
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