- A Backyard Chicken Enthusiasts Formulary (Avian Drugs and Dosages)
Albendazole: ratites: 1 ml 22 kg PO BID for 3 days, repeat in 2 weeks for tapeworms and flagellated parasites; in poultry 5 mg kg for roundworms and 20 mg kg for tapes PO once Amprolium: for food animals follow label, for coccidia in pet birds 2 ml (use 9 6% solution) gallon water for 5 days or more Fenbendazole: 10-50 mg kg PO SID 3-5 days
- Raising Chickens 101 - Chicks, Breeds, Coops, Tips
Poultry Injuries, Diseases, Cures; Laws Local Ordinances; You can also explore the rest of our Learning Center with hundreds of "how to" articles Do you already have an established flock, but still have questions about breeds of chickens, egg production, etc? Maybe you just want to share pictures and chat with like-minded peeps?
- Coccidiosis How To Treat It - BackYard Chickens
All lesions are found in the intestines, the ceca of poultry These lesions can be found in the upper small intestines or lower large intestines and ceca They include a red or white speckled appearance in the intestinal wall The intestines may become swollen and fill up with fluid, blood, and tissue debris
- Cold Weather Poultry Housing and Care - BackYard Chickens
For those poultry that perch, the width of the perch is very important Bent toes might restrict blood flow, and restricted blood flow will increase the risk of frostbite It is the combination of flat feet, and full coverage of the feet by the fluffy warm belly feathers, that keeps the feet healthy
- Eliminating Lice (or Mites) on Chickens Using Permethrin
In my country poultry keepers often use heat (+ 45C) , oil baths at the end of the roosts, diatomaceous earth (food grade) and herbs in the water food to control red mites (the main problem) As a poison chemical only Elector with the active ingredient Spinosad is available in shops for poultry keepers
- The Beginners Guide to Incubation - BackYard Chickens
Here are some resources for hatching specific types of poultry For geese, you can see this excellent guide For incubating peafowl eggs, you can see this thread If you'd like to see pictures of how to candle coturnix quail eggs, see this thread For tips on incubating and brooding button quail, this thread is a good read
- Free Poultry Daily Monthly Pen Chart - BackYard Chickens
Free Poultry Daily Monthly Pen Chart -- Easy Record Keeping F Thread starter homesteadapps; Start date
- California Breeders Hatcheries - BackYard Chickens
California Chicken Breeders For those of us in California, finding breeders and hatcheries can be more of a challenge, as the most popular breeders and hatcheries are typically located across the country
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