PeckyBeak Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 We have had our 6 lovely chooks for about 3 weeks. I was recommended to use Orego-Stim every day in their water for their general health. I have also been adding the Battle Tonic to the water to help them to settle in. 1) Is it wrong to mix these 2) Now they have settled in, should I drop the Battle Tonic off, and only re-use it if they seem under the weather I have some Barrier Louse powder but does that do the same as Diaton, and is Diaton better as it can be put into their feed. How soon and how often should it be used Would it be good to get Garlic powder and what is it mainly for What is Citricidal, and do I need that aswell Poultry Spice I know I need to worm after about 3-4 months, Does the Diaton do that aswell or do I need Flubenvet or something Is there anything else I should get I don't mind how much these things cost, or how many I need to get, I just want to do the best for the girls. Totally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hello PeckyBeak & welcome to the forum . Poor you, it's all really confusing and worrying, isn't it . I remember that feeling well . I'll try to help with some of your questions . We have had our 6 lovely chooks for about 3 weeks. I was recommended to use Orego-Stim every day in their water for their general health. I have also been adding the Battle Tonic to the water to help them to settle in. 1) Is it wrong to mix these 2) Now they have settled in, should I drop the Battle Tonic off, and only re-use it if they seem under the weather I'm afraid I've never used either of these but hopefully someone else can advise. I have some Barrier Louse powder but does that do the same as Diaton, and is Diaton better as it can be put into their feed. How soon and how often should it be used I use Diatom brushed all round the roosting bars each time I clean the eglu out. It should help prevent red mite (less likely now the roosting bars are plastic but not totally). I know you can put it in their feed but I don't. I also use Red Mite powder sprinkled into their nestbox after a clean. I occasionally dust this under their armpits too. When Molly had lice, I used Johnsons Anti Lice & Mite spray which worked really well (egg withdrawal period though). Would it be good to get Garlic powder and what is it mainly for Garlic powder is very good at reducing the smell of their poops. Just add a teaspoon to a grub daily. What is Citricidal, and do I need that aswell I have Citricidal but haven't used it yet. It is apparently good for treating sniffles and colds. Poultry Spice I add Poultry Spice to their pellets along with the garlic powder. It's a general tonic (although some people don't add it all the time, just after a moult for example) I know I need to worm after about 3-4 months, Does the Diaton do that aswell or do I need Flubenvet or something I think Diatom can help as a preventative but Flubenvet is a treatment which people tend to administer every 3-4 months just as a precaution, whether you spot worms in the poops or not. Is there anything else I should get Don't panic that you need it all right at the start. You'll pick up from the forum which things you want to get and which you aren't bothered about. The only thing you haven't mentioned, which I do use and like, is Bokashi bran. This can be added to their pellets too. It firms up the poops a treat and is good for their digestion. I don't mind how much these things cost, or how many I need to get, I just want to do the best for the girls. Totally You're obviously a very caring chicken mum - you're doing absolutely fine so far . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 We have had our 6 lovely chooks for about 3 weeks. I was recommended to use Orego-Stim every day in their water for their general health. I have also been adding the Battle Tonic to the water to help them to settle in. 1) Is it wrong to mix these I doubt it 2) Now they have settled in, should I drop the Battle Tonic off, and only re-use it if they seem under the weather I would as they might get a bit resistant to it if they have it all the time I have some Barrier Louse powder but does that do the same as Diaton, and is Diaton better as it can be put into their feed. personally I have both but the diatom can be used on the bird as well as in the food so would do on its own How soon and how often should it be used Would it be good to get Garlic powder and what is it mainly for you put a teaspoon full in the food and it helps stop the poo smelling too bad What is Citricidal, and do I need that aswell its a natural grapefruit extract used for colds (in humans too!) a few drops in the water helps a sneezing chook Poultry Spice similar to the tonic you have but I have been told today the powder is better so I bought that too (they see me coming I think..) I know I need to worm after about 3-4 months, Does the Diaton do that aswell or do I need Flubenvet or something Go for Flubenvet for worming Is there anything else I should get Apple Cider Vinegar (from horsey places not the supermarket stuff) is good for them, you add it to the water I don't mind how much these things cost, or how many I need to get, I just want to do the best for the girls. Totally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hello PeckyBeak & welcome to the forum . Poor you, it's all really confusing and worrying, isn't it . I remember that feeling well . I'll try to help with some of your questions . We have had our 6 lovely chooks for about 3 weeks. I was recommended to use Orego-Stim every day in their water for their general health. I have also been adding the Battle Tonic to the water to help them to settle in. 1) Is it wrong to mix these 2) Now they have settled in, should I drop the Battle Tonic off, and only re-use it if they seem under the weather I'm afraid I've never used either of these but hopefully someone else can advise. I have used Battles throughout the winter but as I ran out of this last week, I bought Lifeguard today to give it a go. I have some Barrier Louse powder but does that do the same as Diaton, and is Diaton better as it can be put into their feed. How soon and how often should it be used I use Diatom brushed all round the roosting bars each time I clean the eglu out. It should help prevent red mite (less likely now the roosting bars are plastic but not totally). I know you can put it in their feed but I don't. I also use Red Mite powder sprinkled into their nestbox after a clean. I occasionally dust this under their armpits too. When Molly had lice, I used Johnsons Anti Lice & Mite spray which worked really well (egg withdrawal period though). I put diatom in their porridge and in the grubs as well as dusting it around the bars Would it be good to get Garlic powder and what is it mainly for Garlic powder is very good at reducing the smell of their poops. Just add a teaspoon to a grub daily. me too, great stuff but too much maks the cube run smell of garlic bread and if it gets damp it clogs up a bit What is Citricidal, and do I need that aswell I have Citricidal but haven't used it yet. It is apparently good for treating sniffles and colds. Poultry Spice I add Poultry Spice to their pellets along with the garlic powder. It's a general tonic (although some people don't add it all the time, just after a moult for example) me too I add it to every day's porridge, smells gorgeous! I know I need to worm after about 3-4 months, Does the Diaton do that aswell or do I need Flubenvet or something I think Diatom can help as a preventative but Flubenvet is a treatment which people tend to administer every 3-4 months just as a precaution, whether you spot worms in the poops or not. Is there anything else I should get Don't panic that you need it all right at the start. You'll pick up from the forum which things you want to get and which you aren't bothered about. The only thing you haven't mentioned, which I do use and like, is Bokashi bran. This can be added to their pellets too. It firms up the poops a treat and is good for their digestion. we swear by bokashi for poos, for probiotic benefits and for making the poo compost even better! I don't mind how much these things cost, or how many I need to get, I just want to do the best for the girls. Totally You're obviously a very caring chicken mum - you're doing absolutely fine so far . It can feel overwhelming, but it's cause we love them so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckyBeak Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Thanks everyone for your help on this, much happier now I have some idea what to do and I have ordered various lotions and potions from Omlet and from Flyte So Fancy. When it all arrives, the girls should be well pleased with their lovely sweet smelling cube and run. We also now have two chooks laying, as Ginger laid her first egg today. Rhoda, (Rhode Island Red) has been laying since we got her 3 weeks ago, she laid in the cardboard box on the way home Right, I'm off to make an Egg Custard Tart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollystar Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Poultry Spice I add Poultry Spice to their pellets along with the garlic powder. It's a general tonic (although some people don't add it all the time, just after a moult for example) me too I add it to every day's porridge, smells gorgeous! I always think of curry when I smell it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
