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This is helpful, thank you. And yes, we do have black walnut trees, even on our property (though not near the chickens' area).

I just found this thread in my research on impacted crop. I see this reference to tomato juice, but not a quantity. How much should be given, and should it be followed by massage? (Also, do you know what it is in tomato juice that makes it effective?) Thank you.

I'm trying to rebuild/build up a specific area: the chicken yard. I have a coop; a covered run with food, water, dustbathing, etc.; and an outer chicken yard that's fenced around but open at the top (so is that technically called another "run" area?). This outer chicken yard is what's become...

I've already given the Nemex 2 dose, but I can try the Valbazen for the 2nd dosing. However, with those birds still molting, I was glad to find something that was not a benzimidazole this go round...

Thank you so much for your reply! I do know why a dose has to be repeated, which is why I was confused when the online instructions for Nemex-2 only stated one dose. However, while we're on the subject, I've read "10-14 days" for a couple different wormers. It's funny, in a way, because I would...

Awesome!!

My Valbazen is at least 1.5 years old, and I found a (regular-sized) roundworm in a dropping. Some of my birds are molting. With a small flock of 6 birds, I'm considering using Nemex-2. Then go back to Valbazen sold in the huge (wasteful for me) bottle, or Safeguard (still expires before being...

dawg53, casportpony, Eggcessive: With a small flock of 6 birds, I'm considering using Nemex 2 based on these comments here, for roundworms. Then go back to Valbazen in the large (wasteful for me) bottle next time I might need it. It's available locally while the only other pyrantel pamoate...

Found a roundworm in a hen's stool. I will dose each bird individually, undiluted, with a syringe. Best I can do to withhold food beforehand is to dose at either 11 p.m. (about 5.5 hrs after they go to roost) or about 6 a.m. (about 1 hour before they get up). Is either of those any more...

Thank you. It is a sad event. I do the same with my birds too - a quiet, special time before helping them enter their final rest. I've never held them upside down to do this either, but I suddenly wondered about it after reading others say it has worked for them. I've decided I'm just going to...

Hi, I've read though many posts... I've used the broomstick method to put chickens to rest when needed, but this time I have a hen who is heavy. She has ascites and also a mass in her abdomen. 😢 I'm worried it might be very painful for me to hold her upside down before laying her down on the...

Thank you for that information! I'll try again in the morning. I just checked on GL again (about 1 hr later- 2 a.m.) & she's sleeping restfully in the dark garage cage, close-beaked, no moisture under nares or on beak anymore... and I don't hear any breathing sounds. I'll post an update in the...

I went out of town for 4 days and got back a few hours ago. Husband was caring for the flock. Temps have been mid- high 90s, but down to 88 today. 80° F when I discovered the following: As soon as I got home tonight, I let the flock out to forage for a bit while i replenished feed. Green Legs...

I initially wondered if there might be a tumor that is causing problems, so I had XRays done a few days before surgery. But 2 different Vets looked at the three views, and no one saw anything noteworthy other than an enormous crop filled with rocks and what looked like dirt. Also, her energy...

OMG - I guess 8-10 mL of food is too much for her meals - the hole has grown again, and food if oozing right out as she eats it! Thank goodness she's only had a few meals today because we got up so late. This next day and a half before the vet office opens again is going to be Rough! I don't...