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Farming Friends Forum: Forum: Hens - Recent Posts http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Farming Friends Forum: Forum: Hens - Recent Posts en Fri, 24 May 2013 18:20:08 +0000 campbell ridge on "Red mite" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5126#post-23382 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:27:44 +0000 campbell ridge 23382@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ crownjohnsons you may not have exactly the same species in Australia but here is a post for you <a href="http://www.sgaonline.org.au/?p=6811" rel="nofollow">http://www.sgaonline.org.au/?p=6811</a> crownjohnsons on "Red mite" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5126#post-23371 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:36:42 +0000 crownjohnsons 23371@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Red mites I have never heard about them.. I do have chicken farm so can you guys tell me details how to control them as they can easily cause heavy damage to my chickens. <a href="http://www.pestcontrolling.com.au/pest-control-brisbane/">pest control brisbane</a> <a href="http://www.pestcontrolling.com.au/pest-control-gold-coast/">pest control gold coast</a> admin on "LAVENDER BANTAM ARACUNA HAS EXESS SKIN ON ITS BUM?" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5147#post-23368 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:15:05 +0000 admin 23368@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Hi Chuggs, I would use some warm water and a soft cloth or cotton wool. Make sure the area is dry afterwards or the droppings will stick to the wet feathers. Kind regards Sara @ farmingfriends chuggs on "LAVENDER BANTAM ARACUNA HAS EXESS SKIN ON ITS BUM?" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5147#post-23367 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:32:58 +0000 chuggs 23367@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ HI THERE THANKS FOR THE REPLY ITS NOT THE YOLK SAC, BUT THEIR IS DROPPINGS ON HIM. WHAT SHOULD I USE TO CLEAN THIS? MANY THANKS CHUGGS admin on "LAVENDER BANTAM ARACUNA HAS EXESS SKIN ON ITS BUM?" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5147#post-23366 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:37:25 +0000 admin 23366@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Hi Chuggs, Is it the yolk sac which feed the bird whilst its still in the egg? Is it a prolapse of the vent, although this usually occurs when birds are older and egg laying? Be careful that the hatchling doesn't get pasted up which occurs with guinea fowl keets where the dropping attach to the bottom area. <a href="http://farmingfriends.com/guinea-fowl-keets-pasting-up/" rel="nofollow">http://farmingfriends.com/guinea-fowl-keets-pasting-up/</a> I hope the chick gets sorted and grows well. Kind regards Sara @ farmingfriends admin on "chicken problem" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5149#post-23365 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:21:23 +0000 admin 23365@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Hi Chuggs, Is it the yolk sac which feed the bird whilst its still in the egg? Is it a prolapse of the vent, although this usually occurs when birds are older and egg laying? Be careful that the hatchling doesn't get pasted up which occurs with guinea fowl keets where the dropping attach to the bottom area. <a href="http://farmingfriends.com/guinea-fowl-keets-pasting-up/" rel="nofollow">http://farmingfriends.com/guinea-fowl-keets-pasting-up/</a> I hope the chick gets sorted and grows well. Kind regards Sara @ farmingfriends chuggs on "chicken problem" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5149#post-23364 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:14:14 +0000 chuggs 23364@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ HI THER I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD HELP ME? I HAVE A 3 DAY OLD LAVENDER BANTAM ARACUNA CHICK (ONLY ONE HATCHED). IT HAS A LOOSE BLAB OF SKIN THAT HAS NO FLUFF OR ANYTHING ON IT ABOVE ITS BUM. IT HATCHED LIKE THIS. IT IS NOW GETTING FECIES ON THAT FLAB. DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS IS ? IS IT NORMAL? AND HOW COULD IT BE FIXED? APART FROM THAT HE IS VERY HAPPY. MANY THANKS CHUGGS chuggs on "LAVENDER BANTAM ARACUNA HAS EXESS SKIN ON ITS BUM?" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5147#post-23361 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:26:38 +0000 chuggs 23361@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ HI ALL I HAVE A NEW HATCHLING WITH A SORT OF DROOPY EXESS SKIN ON ITS BUM/BACK. APART FROM THAT IT IA HEALTHY! IT WAS FROM A SHIPPED EGG IF THAT HELPS? CHUGGS yanky on "Red mite" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5126#post-23341 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:24:14 +0000 yanky 23341@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Hi everyone Sorry for delay in getting back. Just trying to deal with another disaster! I think you ate all correct! I was going to post earlier to say that I didnt think it was either! No ash like dust z& no sign of any mites Sara. Mo you might have something! (thanks for links both you & Mama.) the blood is like they've shaken & it's sprayed on the wall & door. I've checked all the chicks & they all seem fine. I puffed the powder a couple of days ago & the blood stopped. I don't think it had anything to do with that but maybe an injury that one of them had! Certainly all well again. It's strange because I had a wee bout of this last year which just resolved! Yan Mama on "Red mite" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5126#post-23335 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:27:56 +0000 Mama 23335@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ I think a bit early too Yan ,have a read of this link and hope it helps . <a href="http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/Red_Mite_in_Chicken_Houses.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/Red_Mite_in_Chicken_Houses.html</a> xx m40mo on "Red mite" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5126#post-23334 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:23:55 +0000 m40mo 23334@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ im no chicken expert but i think its to early for red mites think id be checking for any injuries on them just found this link and red mites are a summer problem, is it possible their claws are to long and they are getting injuries while perching <a href="http://poultrykeeper.com/red-mite/" rel="nofollow">http://poultrykeeper.com/red-mite/</a> admin on "Red mite" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5126#post-23324 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:25:50 +0000 admin 23324@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Hi Yan, Can you see any pepper like marks under the perches or in the corners as this indicates red mite. What are you using as bedding could there be something in that? Hope you get sorted soon. I remember when I first started to keep hens and had two white leghorns Hettie and Hattie and I popped my head into their hut to get the eggs and I got more than I bargained for as I ended up with hair full of black mites, still makes me shiver just thining about it!!!! The joys of poultry keeping! Best Wishes Sara @ farmingfriends yanky on "Red mite" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5126#post-23321 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:08:46 +0000 yanky 23321@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Ok! I was cleaning out hens yesterday & found spots of blood on perch & walls! I have found this before last year I think but cleaned & sprayed & had no more! Sprayed all over with poultry shield which I do each clean out but again this morning there are blood spots! What do I need to do now? Yan yanky on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23279 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:42:39 +0000 yanky 23279@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Foggie coming on slow but sure! What a difference in her. She is eating & drinking & preening! I think there's hope! Yan yanky on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23264 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:48:09 +0000 yanky 23264@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Gosh DC just googled & you're right they are incorporated in the pellets. That's a great idea but mine eat mash. Don't suppose it matters tho. It would be a good way of getting it evenly distributed ! The powder sounds a bit of a nightmare but willing to do it. Have you heard of any contra-indications to them? Yan. yanky on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23263 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:37:30 +0000 yanky 23263@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Not sure about that??? Do you mean that they are already in the chicken pellets as a given dose? That would be a great idea but I have the tub to measure out!! Bit of pain but good if it stops the worm prob!! Yan Devon Cream on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23262 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:16:17 +0000 Devon Cream 23262@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Flubenvet? Isn't that the one that is mentioned in some adverts for chicken pellets? And aren't those pellets supposed to be in short supply at the moment? DC yanky on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23260 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 11:56:15 +0000 yanky 23260@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Got that wrong DC. The acute worms in Foggie treated with Panacur. Usual dosing is with Flubenvet1%! You put it in their food for 7 days. Not quite sure of price as I seem to be in credit with vet so it caused a bit of confusion!! Yan yanky on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23259 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 09:13:33 +0000 yanky 23259@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Must admit I was a bit gobsmacked too!! Yes panacur prescription but you only need to do it twice a year for hens anyway! I have had to buy it in a big tub which I think is 20 odd pounds but lasts for ages & if you have other livestock then it wouldn't be such a big deal. You also can eat the eggs when treated! I'm wondering if you could give vermeX alongside to give good bowel health too? It would be interesting to know what other forum members think as I know a lot of you use vermeX. Yan Devon Cream on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23258 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:07:49 +0000 Devon Cream 23258@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ That bit about Verm-x is extremely interesting and definitely not something I had heard before. It was always recommended to me for my poultry and the one for pigs and I am absolutely gob-smacked to learn that my livestock might still get worms! Thanks Yan. Is panacur a prescription job? yanky on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23257 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:55:43 +0000 yanky 23257@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Well if she's going to recover I think it's going to be a VERY slow progress! She is def brighter today but very weak & still quote hunched & sleeping a lot. I got her out in the conservatory today to stretch her legs as the box isn't huge . She tottered down to the door & then found a corner z& fell asleep. I just put her back in the box. She was really enjoying the sunshine. I am still syringing water into her beak three times a day just so I know she is keeping hydrated so we'll see. Interesting fact when I told the vet I was using vermeX to worm he admitted to not knowing what it was so he had googled it & found it interesting that the company don't say it's a wormer just that it promotes good bowel health!! He gave her panacur. Thought that quite interesting as I had always used it as a wormer!! Yan Devon Cream on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23252 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:07:54 +0000 Devon Cream 23252@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Yan- If I were you I would start feeling hopeful. I too believe that she has had/is having a bad case of worms. And it is absolutely miraculous what the right antibiotic can do to someone/something! I religiously fed the chickens with the right dosage for the number of chickens and it was a long time before I realised that some of the hens so liked the Vermx that they would grab it all before the weaker ones could get a proper look in. And it did not seem to matter how many feeders I had! Here's hoping! yanky on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23245 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:25:17 +0000 yanky 23245@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Oh hi Devon Cream I have just come on to give an update & found your post. Well took her to the vet on Tuesday & they couldn't find any lumps & bumps but asked me did I want to give her a shot of antibiotic to see if it worked??? I said yes & they charged £20 for the privilege! I really didn't know what to do with her as she wasn't eating or drinking & daughter who's a vet in Canada was bending my ear that she should be wormed & more antibiotics. So yesterday I took her to our vet where I discovered they have this new guy who deals with hens. He was great. Reckoned the first thing to do was worm her & stick her on more antibiotics. He wasn't too hopeful as said she is pretty weak but gave me lots of good info. She was a little better I thought last night. I have been giving her water at regular intervals & think she is now taking some food. Also giving her a wee drop of herbal complan type stuff I got at the earth food shop. Any other ideas would be good. Don't think she's up to the slugs yet tho. I have another day of antibiotics & have to reform her in a week I had no idea worms made them so ill (if that is what indeed she has) Yan. Devon Cream on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23244 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:03:52 +0000 Devon Cream 23244@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Hi Yan - just have to ask - how is your Foggie now? Dev yanky on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23232 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:09:00 +0000 yanky 23232@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Hi Sara So glad Thomas is doing well You will have your hands even fuller than usual! That is a really good site-thanks. I wonder if they are bile stained droppings from lack of food intake for other reasons! I have an appt with vet tomorrow afternoon as I really need to know if she can be treated! Watch this space! Thanks again Yan. admin on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23226 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:13:19 +0000 admin 23226@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Hi Yan, I am good thank you and Thomas, my baby boy is wonderful, he is growing fast and is now 6 months old. I have googled green droppings and found an excellent site that goes through what the illness may be due to colour of droppings. <a href="http://happyhenhouse.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=poop&action=display&thread=6492" rel="nofollow">http://happyhenhouse.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=poop&action=display&thread=6492</a> Hope this helps. Kind regards Sara yanky on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23224 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:03:58 +0000 yanky 23224@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Hi Devon Cream That made me laugh! Thanks for that. Just before I checked the forum I gave her some small pieces of soaked wholemeal bread & poultry grain which she has eaten half of! She is also drinking. Our water is really pure here-from a loch nearby & don't believe there is any chlorine in it but that's a good tip. I will put vermeX in her food. She has been poo-ing & it alternates between runny green & solid green & white (sorry)! I have phoned an avian vet for advice & she is to phone back at some point. Also just found a heat lamp so that's in with her too! The ducks are loving snails but I'll find some of the copious slugs & see if she wants them. Sorry cant help with your pig. That sounds a right situation you have there! I'm sure someone will help soon-lots of clever people on here! Will keep you posted & thanks for advice! Yan Devon Cream on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23223 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:28:48 +0000 Devon Cream 23223@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Yanky - I feel for you. It is so worrying when a member of our livestock is obviously unwell. I would try to give her a dose of VermX in her food. Also, when we had a poorly hen, we made the poultry pellets into a mash for her, together with a few small grains of shell. If the pieces are too big, she is not going to enjoy eating them and I think that you are right and that she is starving. Incidentally, what water have you been using? Only, a poorly bird will find it hard to deal with any impurities and that includes chlorine. With our first poorly bird, we gave her a bottled water and glycerine mix. I forgot to mention though that when we first realised we had a poorly bird we were so worried that she would not last the night that for a treat we found and gave her some small slugs which she did manage to eat and then as a reward for lasting the night we gave her some more! yanky on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23222 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:55:08 +0000 yanky 23222@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Hi Sara How are you & the baby? Well caught her this morning. She looked really ill. She is as thin as a stick. Vent ok crop empty & not egg bound that I can feel. When I put herin the box & came back with food & water I thought she was dead! However she perked up & started to peck at the food. I think she is starving!! In two minds on what to do. She def is unwell with something but know if I take her to the vet they'll just say to put her down. I want her to have the best chance but don't know what to do?? Yan admin on "Any ideas" http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=5111#post-23220 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:40:51 +0000 admin 23220@http://farmingfriends.com/forums/ Hi Yan, Has she got worms? The problem with hens is that when you see them looking ill they have probably been poorly for quite some time. Also alot of the symptoms are the same for different illnesses. Could you rig up a heat lamp and area for her so that she is warm so that if she is fighting an illness she doesn't have to use energy to keep warm aswell. How does her crop feel and also near her vent area?I'll find the link about hens droppings and illnesses and post it. Hope she gets better soon. Best Wishes Sara @ farmingfriends