chick wiggle Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 For the last week or so one of my girls has been laying softies every day. We think we have narrowed it down to 1 girl, Belle. I added limestone flour to their feed on sunday. Today however there was 3 softies in the cube! I dont know what to make of this, any ideas??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 have a look at the link on this topic viewtopic.php?f=11&t=52360&p=780223#p780223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 thanks sjp. Is this a sign of worms then? I havent seen any other signs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 thanks sjp. Is this a sign of worms then? I havent seen any other signs. sorry I should have I've put a link for lifeguard on there it helps with egg production Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 If in doubt worm your girls and add lifeguard to the water. Because limestone flour is so powdery, I think my girls pick the pellets out of the powder and leave it behind sometimes, so I always make pellet porridge when I need to add limestone flour to the feed, then I know the crafty little madams actually eat it . You can use Zolcal D as well immediately, until the limestone flour takes effect. Zolcal D has calcium and Vitamin D3 in as well, the hens body needs vit D3 to use the calcium so it's important to have that as well. I've got mine before from here. http://www.vetscriptions.co.uk/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=1&Product_Code=ZOLCALD&Category_Code= Hope your girlies get better soon, I know laying softies makes mine feel pretty miserable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Thanks Mostin, I,ve just put some COL and limestone flour in their feed, hopefully that should help them until the lifeguard gets here. Should I only give them the feed with the limestone flour and clo for just a day or two or can they have it until the lifeguard gets here? Ohhh confused Im going away on friday too so dont want to worm them until after then and am i ok to worm them when they are having everything else aswell? ( although I dont think they do have worms ) arghhhhh I hate not knowing what to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I would carry on with the cod liver oil, limestone flour and the limestone flour as the Lifeguard has a slightly different mix of vitamins in it, mainly A, E and the B Vits. All 3 together should bring your girls into peak form , Don't worry, your doing fine, our girls just always know when we are planning to leave them for a few days . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Oh thanks Mostin, I doubt the lifeguard will come before friday so hopefully they can hang on until Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisEllis Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I dont know if you have tried these, but my friend was talking about feeding his crshed oyster shells...hes never had a softie...sounds a good idea. u can find them in some shops but i'd say get them on the internet. hope they aint got worms though not the best of things. gd luk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I dont know if you have tried these, but my friend was talking about feeding his crshed oyster shells...hes never had a softie...sounds a good idea. u can find them in some shops but i'd say get them on the internet. hope they aint got worms though not the best of things. gd luk Good point, check the grit they have access to. Proper poultry grit is a mix of insoluble grit, which they use to help grind up their food, and soluble grit, which is a source of calcium. The soluble grit is usually crushed oyster shell, check you have some in the mix. If not, my farm shop sells it in big bags, or you can get it off ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Yes, thanks, they have grit available at all times and it does have oyster shell in it. I have put limestone flour and clo in their feed and , touch wood, no softie today. When we get back on sunday i am going to worm them just to be on safe side. Ohh Im leaving my babies, i cant believe how hard it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I couldn't believe how worried I was the first time I left the chooks, the poor cats felt quite left out I think . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 I know, isnt it silly, I know they are going to be well looked after but I'll still worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
