I had a terrible time last year with my chickens getting those mites that get on their legs and feet and burrow in and they actually lose toes. So I noticed I had two Silkie chickens that seemed to be walking funny. Like they had a sore foot. That’s how it started last year. Darn it.
Well, I got the Seven dust in a round container that I bought at the Feed Store…though they do sell it at Walmart cheaper. I was already there getting feed so driving extra miles didn’t make sense to save a dollar.
I raked the chicken houses real good and put the dust down and put fresh hay on the floor. Then I took the Seven dust (not granules because the chickens can eat those) and sprinkled in the laying nests, too.
I had read that you put vaseline on the chickens feet and legs and it will smother the mites and I tried that last year. Vaseline (petroleum jelly) is such a pain in the butt to get off your hands and then you pick the next chicken up and you the jelly on the chicken feathers. It is definitely a two person job that way.
Well, I also read that you can use vegetable oil and dip the chickens feet in it. I had some leftover oil from making homemade french fries and I poured it into a big margarine tub. I caught one chicken and dunked it’s feet and legs into the oil and held it there for about two minutes and swished it around some, too. I wanted to make sure it was getting up in between the toes. I did this to three chickens since they were the ones that looked like they were walking with sore feet.
It has been a couple days now and I am astonished how much better the chickens are walking. I am assuming the oil smothered the mites. Then putting down the Seven dust didn’t hurt either.
Hope this helps if you have that problem. If you notice a barnacle look on your chicken’s feet or they are walking funny, try the dipping in oil. My husband teased me that the chickens will think you want to fry them in oil next. I don’t eat my chickens EVER. We killed some roosters on our farm in Missouri (different husband) and that was a horrible experience and I will never do that again. Odor was awful, too.
UPDATE: Chickens appear to be walking funny again. It has been about a week so maybe you have to dip the chicken feet/legs more than once. Will try again tomorrow.
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Typically hatcheries online offer both standard breeds
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pounds when full grown. Just like ordering anything online there are pros
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Wilton Alabama * Big Selection - If you are wanting a large
variety of different chicken breeds and egg colors, you will find the best
selection at an online hatchery. * Both Bantams and full sized chickens
available * You get to choose what sex you want. If you want a mixture of
both male and female then choosing a "straight run" will save you money
and you will get a mixture of male and female chicks. You can also choose
all males or all females too. * Weekly specials. Hatcheries have sales on
chicks, you are likely to get a good deal if you are flexible with the
breeds you are wanting. Cons of buying baby chicks in Wilton
Alabama * Order early to get the best selection. Certain breeds sell
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Quantity - you must order a certain number of chicks. Typically hatcheries
will require you buy a minimum of 25 chicks at a time. The number is
necessary for the chicks survival during shipping. All 25 chicks are put
in one small box without heat. They are crowded in the box and produce
enough body heat to arrive in good shape. * The wait - If you choose to
buy chicks from a feed store you will have them the same day but if you
choose to go with a hatchery you have to wait until they are ready to ship
and then wait for the chicks to arrive. Ordering baby chicks online in
Wilton Alabama is easy and has always been a very pleasant
experience of me. It can be a little frustrating waiting for the chicks
but it's so worth the wait. When the post office calls and you hear all
those little "cheeps" or "chirps" in the background you'll know the wait
was worth it! How to Care for your new baby chickens in Wilton,
Alabama Baby chicks are really
cute and
difficult to stand up to,
yet it's best to plan for their
arrival before you obtain them. Prepare initially
by compiling not only the
proper products, yet
additionally the proper
knowledge to look after
them. Raising baby chicks is reasonably
simple, you simply need
to provide them with the following: A tidy as well as warm
habitat Lots of food as well
as water Focus and
love Environment Your habitat can be an easy box, fish tank,
pet cat carrier, or guinea
pig cage. Line it with old towels as well as
coverings (with no loosened
strings!) to start, and after a
couple of weeks make use of straw over newspaper.
Note: Avoid using only
newspaper or other sandal
surface areas-- or your chicks legs could grow
malformed. You also need
something to serve up food as well as
water in, such as a chicken feeder and water
recipe from the feed store, or a pickle jar
lid for food and also a pet dog bird water dispenser from a family pet shop. Likewise, as the chicks get
older you can present a perch
into the habitat to obtain them
educated on perching. Warmth To
keep your chicks warm you should
give them with a warmth source.
This can be as straightforward as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp design light from a
hardware store, or an infrared reptile warmth
bulb likewise work very
well (my
referral). Chicks need this
warmth 24/7 till their downy fluff is
replaced with plumes (which can take up to two months). The freshly
hatched require a temperature level
between 90 as well as 100 levels,
as well as weekly this could
be reduced by
about 5 levels approximately. The warmth resource must be on simply one side of the cage
to allow chicks a range of
temperature levels. The chicks are your ideal
thermometer- if they are hiding in the
other edge of your heat
lamp, you have to
lower the temperature. If
they are smothering each various other under the
heat (not simply snuggling),
you should add some heat.
Housekeeping
Cleanliness is vital and it keeps your chicks healthy. Make certain to transform
the bedding
often and
constantly supply clean
food and also water Food as well as water.
Chicks grow extremely fast
which needs lots of tidy
food and water. Give
enough at all times and examine
usually to avoid dehydrated as well as
hungry chicks. Chick food is different compared
to grown-up chicken food, and also it can be found in both medicated and non-medicated selections. Feed chick food for the
first two months, then
switch over to a raiser food (~ 17 %
protein) for another 2 months,
and then to a slightly
reduced protein feed or a layer feed
(if you have layers). Soil Some chicks want
to obtain a running start on taking
dirt baths, while others will not take
up that task till they are
older. If you have the space in your chick
enclosure, present a tray of sand or
dust for them to bathe in.
Interest and also love There are a couple of advantages to spending time with your chicks. Firstly, they will most
likely bond with you as well as
not run away as adults. Second, if you
analyze your chicks daily as well as
view their habits, you could
catch illness or various
other troubles previously. Watch out for wheezing, limping, or
various other harmful
signs. Be sure to
additionally consider
their poop, as diarrhea could lead
to matted feathers and also blocked cloaca.
Last but not least, it is very
important to look out
for social issues, such as the
littlest chick obtaining badgered. Vacant nest syndrome So your
chicks are now fully feathery
and also its time for them to leave the
safety and security of your home
and move outside right into a
coop. Take a look at our
section on chicken cages to find out
more
concerning cages as well as
correct cage environments.
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