There is this product “First Saturday Lime” which chicken owners use successfully- they replace diatomaceous earth with it and say it’s far better because even if it gets wet it’s still effective. It’s not in Australia. I did contact the manufacturers and asked what the active ingredient was but the only answer I received was that they don’t ship to Australia. Wasn’t my question but someone watching might know and tell us. 🐓🐓🌸
Thanks for letting me know that is interesting as yes I've heard it's not effective once wet! But then I question if you consume it it's supposed to still get rid of parasites and things and our guts are defineltly full of liquid lol was thinking about this today 😅
I use barn lime as well and it's great! I use it roughly every week or 2 in my coop with a small layer of new bedding on top to finish it off. I just make sure my chickens aren't inside when I do it - usually right when I open the coop in the AM is ideal for me
@cillinarkagata5027 lol thank you. Glad you liked it. I find it very hard to keep consisten with videos still with Home-schooling my 3 kids but hope to do it better one day 😊
I hadn't heard any of those things. They all made sense to me. The thought of trying to bathe a chickens foot for 15 minutes is pretty intimidating to me but other than that, very straight forward. I'm planning on getting chickens and I've no experience with raising them. Coops built and I'll plan to implement at least some of these tips from the start.
You'd only do it if your chicken happened to get bumble foot at least. Not something you'd have to do otherwise thankfully lol Don't worry chickens aren't too hard 🙂 definetly recommend doing apple cider vinegar in their water and the diatomaceous earth though!
Haha something I learned is we will never know everything haha 🤣 glad you like the video and I was able to share some new information!! 🙂 thanks for watching!!
This might be a silly question - (beginner here) I keep seeing people feeding their chickens pellet like food but also see bags of scratch. Are these the same thing? Do you feed chickens both?
Question: I found one of my Reds on in her nesting box expired. It was so strange. She has always acted healthin as with my other chickens. She was only aout 9 months old and just started laying good. Any ideas of what may happened ? Lucy was a very friendly hen and always ran to be picked up. I am heartbroken.
Oh thats so sad!! Did she get bitten by a snake by any chance? I've never had a chicken just die I have had chickens in the past show obvious signs of sickness and then die. So sorry for your loss! Not sure what else it could have been since you have other healthy chickens in your coop so couldn't be too cold depending where you are in the world?
I live in North Carolina so snakes are pretty much gone for the season {thought } I cleaned the girls coop and hope nothing else happens . Thank you to responding so quick. I appreciate it .
The first rescue chicken that was limping from bumble foot went to the vet for six visits, and she recommended three times a day, soaking in Benzine water… preferred over Epsom salts $562 later cured! Another hen …vetracyn has been key in keeping the huge scab reducing after 6 weeks of foot soaks.
Good morning Thehomeylife. Excellent video with superb production values. But that's to be expected from a strong and self sufficient offgrid woman such as yourself. TYFS.😉😉
Aww thank you so much means a lot to me. I'm still very new at using the camera and editing but learning lots so thank you! Love this lifestyle so just want to share with others as well 🙂 thank you for watching!
Hi it's definetly not recommended to breathe in diatomaceous earth. It can cause lung problems if you already have respiratory problems I normally just hold my breathe or you can wear a mask while you are handling diatomaceous earth and take if off afterward 🙂
I don't currently make my own chicken feed as the ingredients worked out more expensive than purchasing it at the feed store I found! But I would love to make my own feed one day if I can source the seeds for cheaper!
You can use one tablespoon per 1ga of water apple cider vinegar with mother all the time
You've really looked into this - top stuff
Informative and to the point. Great video.
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it 🙂
There is this product “First Saturday Lime” which chicken owners use successfully- they replace diatomaceous earth with it and say it’s far better because even if it gets wet it’s still effective. It’s not in Australia. I did contact the manufacturers and asked what the active ingredient was but the only answer I received was that they don’t ship to Australia. Wasn’t my question but someone watching might know and tell us. 🐓🐓🌸
Thanks for letting me know that is interesting as yes I've heard it's not effective once wet! But then I question if you consume it it's supposed to still get rid of parasites and things and our guts are defineltly full of liquid lol was thinking about this today 😅
@@Lmr6789s yes I agree it’s weird lol
I’ll see if I can gather some info on the lime ❤️
I use barn lime as well and it's great! I use it roughly every week or 2 in my coop with a small layer of new bedding on top to finish it off. I just make sure my chickens aren't inside when I do it - usually right when I open the coop in the AM is ideal for me
Hey congrats on going viral with this video :) Thank you for sharing these awesome tips!
@cillinarkagata5027 lol thank you. Glad you liked it. I find it very hard to keep consisten with videos still with Home-schooling my 3 kids but hope to do it better one day 😊
I hadn't heard any of those things. They all made sense to me. The thought of trying to bathe a chickens foot for 15 minutes is pretty intimidating to me but other than that, very straight forward. I'm planning on getting chickens and I've no experience with raising them. Coops built and I'll plan to implement at least some of these tips from the start.
You'd only do it if your chicken happened to get bumble foot at least. Not something you'd have to do otherwise thankfully lol Don't worry chickens aren't too hard 🙂 definetly recommend doing apple cider vinegar in their water and the diatomaceous earth though!
u just need a coup, hay, chicken feed, a roosting bar, and water. maybe a nesting box or 2, thats it. maybe a riot shield to collect eggs lol
Learned a lot. Thought I knew everything lol. Thank you
Haha something I learned is we will never know everything haha 🤣 glad you like the video and I was able to share some new information!! 🙂 thanks for watching!!
Thank you for the advice it will be helpful.
Thanks dear
Thankyou. Very helpful and practical tips!
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Thank you. Informative and to the point, will be trying some of these today!
No worries it's good to keep things simple! Glad you Iiked the video!
this was an amazing video thank you!
Great video, thank you
Glad you liked it 🙂 thanks for watching!
Thank you🤍🤍🤍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😇😇😇🐔🐔🐔
Thanks for watching I hope you got some good information 🙂
This might be a silly question - (beginner here) I keep seeing people feeding their chickens pellet like food but also see bags of scratch. Are these the same thing? Do you feed chickens both?
hi! I use apple cider vinegar and my chicken always healthy and beautiful 🐓God bless you 🌷
Yes apple cider vinegar really helps! So good having healthy chickens 🙂
Question: I found one of my Reds on in her nesting box expired. It was so strange. She has always acted healthin as with my other chickens. She was only aout 9 months old and just started laying good. Any ideas of what may happened ? Lucy was a very friendly hen and always ran to be picked up. I am heartbroken.
Oh thats so sad!! Did she get bitten by a snake by any chance? I've never had a chicken just die I have had chickens in the past show obvious signs of sickness and then die. So sorry for your loss! Not sure what else it could have been since you have other healthy chickens in your coop so couldn't be too cold depending where you are in the world?
I live in North Carolina so snakes are pretty much gone for the season {thought } I cleaned the girls coop and hope nothing else happens . Thank you to responding so quick. I appreciate it .
I would think Epsom salt will be helpful with bumble foot, which is actually a bacterial infection.
Yes it would be. I mix Iodine and would use either sea salt or epsom in some water and soak the foot to help! 🙂
The first rescue chicken that was limping from bumble foot went to the vet for six visits, and she recommended three times a day, soaking in Benzine water… preferred over Epsom salts
$562 later cured!
Another hen …vetracyn has been key in keeping the huge scab reducing after 6 weeks of foot soaks.
The hen enjoyed watching cell phone videos while soaking in a large mug on toilet seat /lap
as the bathroom was cozy sick room.
They love mirrors too!
@@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594 Vetericyn you mean. I find it excellent, and it does not sting like iodine
Good morning Thehomeylife. Excellent video with superb production values. But that's to be expected from a strong and self sufficient offgrid woman such as yourself. TYFS.😉😉
Aww thank you so much means a lot to me. I'm still very new at using the camera and editing but learning lots so thank you! Love this lifestyle so just want to share with others as well 🙂 thank you for watching!
@@Lmr6789s You're quite welcome of course. Stay in touch.
I was wondering is it bad for humans to breathe in the silica?
Hi it's definetly not recommended to breathe in diatomaceous earth. It can cause lung problems if you already have respiratory problems I normally just hold my breathe or you can wear a mask while you are handling diatomaceous earth and take if off afterward 🙂
What is your recipe for feed
Please?
I don't currently make my own chicken feed as the ingredients worked out more expensive than purchasing it at the feed store I found! But I would love to make my own feed one day if I can source the seeds for cheaper!
What do you use, it looks good