tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post5519105498888843599..comments2024-01-28T02:19:35.150-06:00Comments on Tales from the Coop Keeper: The Chicken Doctor is InJayme Goffin, The Coop Keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760868033826492236noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-45416293687810512772012-03-09T23:12:46.935-06:002012-03-09T23:12:46.935-06:00This looks like what my chickens have. A few mont...This looks like what my chickens have. A few months ago I had one then started limping and then could no longer walk but I didn't know what to do for her. Then over night last week, I had two roosters start limping. My mother brought me some used motor oil? I guess it's some type of old remedy. I guess it is supposed to smother the mites? I may try the preparation H. I feel so sorry for them but have no idea what to do. Why do some chickens get in and some don't or will they eventually all get it. I just don't know what to do. My email is thatlittletouch@gmail.com (shelia little) ThanksShelia Littlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04969362855675372600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-72728934424103370672012-02-21T20:34:34.530-06:002012-02-21T20:34:34.530-06:00Jayme,
I don't know if you have heard of using...Jayme,<br />I don't know if you have heard of using Diatomaceous earth for ridding your gals of mites and it even helps with mites. We put a dish pan in our hen house with a good amount in it. The gals get in it and take a good dust bath. So far, we have not had any infestations. We even sprinkle it around our hen house and in their nesting boxes. Maybe you could put a box out for Phillis to have a good dust bath sometime in some. It may help her little feet. Hope she heals quickly but with all that TLC, I am sure she will but may not want to be an outdoor gal anymore. <br />Blessings!Mamawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10140452472659478596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-23621249966381044442012-02-19T21:39:44.905-06:002012-02-19T21:39:44.905-06:00Makes me want chickens, and a few years ago I coul...Makes me want chickens, and a few years ago I could have...but the city changed their by laws...we are in a city ....sad....I want chicks and ducks....<br />NancyWild Oak Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03130161439969950766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-7019460726240555462012-02-19T21:02:47.437-06:002012-02-19T21:02:47.437-06:00Jayme, check out my new chicken, she's so cute...Jayme, check out my new chicken, she's so cute and stays where you put her! How's Phyllis these days??mimis kitchen52https://www.blogger.com/profile/18132749136657966276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-17351857778486718562012-02-18T08:44:54.119-06:002012-02-18T08:44:54.119-06:00My feet and legs are sorta scaly. I await your arr...My feet and legs are sorta scaly. I await your arrival.Janie Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12370820382435543544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-4294388778330818692012-02-16T18:24:08.208-06:002012-02-16T18:24:08.208-06:00I do have a touch of the scaly leg, but I don'...I do have a touch of the scaly leg, but I don't think it's the scaley mite. Our little banty never roosted with the big girls, she was banned to the lower levels of the chicken house, all bys herself. I always felt sorry for her, she never had a cuddle buddy or a bff, she was alone in the world. And to make matters worse she was a spinster, she had never found Mr. Right. I should have at least tried to help her hook up but that was before Match.comJoy Tiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183952085695405635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-69090345549354297232012-02-16T12:44:19.954-06:002012-02-16T12:44:19.954-06:00Now I want to run and check my chickies feet! The...Now I want to run and check my chickies feet! They're all looking so good right now since they all molted in the fall. I'd hate for them to get mites! Is there any preventative measures one can take?Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480939903983271555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-11584648680741373032012-02-15T16:04:27.401-06:002012-02-15T16:04:27.401-06:00Are you saying it's time for me to hop aboard ...Are you saying it's time for me to hop aboard the DA train? Ferreals? If you say so, I will.Shannan Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06240696987027358314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-58816953242846312922012-02-15T06:07:51.871-06:002012-02-15T06:07:51.871-06:00i hope phillys will get well soon :)i hope phillys will get well soon :)michaelhttp://www.perdue-coupons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-27811011859020949142012-02-14T20:57:37.425-06:002012-02-14T20:57:37.425-06:00That is one lucky chicken. She will not want to go...That is one lucky chicken. She will not want to go back outside!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533958204266882852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-21978371992182584252012-02-14T16:59:16.344-06:002012-02-14T16:59:16.344-06:00I have a chicken question that I"m sure you&#...I have a chicken question that I"m sure you'll be able to answer. I buy eggs locally from a woman whose chickens are free range, but very dirty and ickypoo. She has a flock of several dozen that scrounge around her hoarder/filthy farm and nasty hen house. Poor little ladies are covered with mess. Anyway, the eggs I get are many times swiped with feathers, poo or other ickyness. Is it okay to wash them in water and then store them? Should I keep buying eggs from ickypoo hens or should I find another source? Not too crazy about seeing poo on the hens and the eggs. I know, I'm such a city girl :o) If her hens have some sort of mite or craziness, are the eggs safe to eat???<br />I'm clueless.<br />Thanks!<br />KateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-80096252810096425462012-02-14T16:05:59.971-06:002012-02-14T16:05:59.971-06:00Poor Phyllis. Scaly mites doesn't sound like a...Poor Phyllis. Scaly mites doesn't sound like a lot of fun. I can't wait to tell someone that I know a blogger who has to treat her chickens with Preparation H. You're a good chicken mama.Susan @ Blackberry Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16422203856244038266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-36930800989998297192012-02-14T15:05:50.545-06:002012-02-14T15:05:50.545-06:00I've doctored quite a few but never dealt with...I've doctored quite a few but never dealt with that problem. Learned a lot here as usual! And something I *should* write down instead of the recipe to those delightful looking chocolate cupcakes! ;-P<br />Happy Valentines Day!<br />xoxoLeslie @ Farm Fresh Funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03970398718118889905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-17685577504315009272012-02-14T11:57:39.620-06:002012-02-14T11:57:39.620-06:00Very helpful post, especially since I think one of...Very helpful post, especially since I think one of our hens has scaly mite. After your advice I shall make it a priority to get rid of the condition.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-45300374111372822262012-02-14T09:42:12.938-06:002012-02-14T09:42:12.938-06:00Must have been something nasty on the board she sa...Must have been something nasty on the board she sat on? I assume it's CATCHING to the others, too. So good you are babying her; she is a cutie. I was wondering what you were up to; now I know.Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00777383534819900640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-36529565052670582642012-02-14T08:24:06.324-06:002012-02-14T08:24:06.324-06:00She does have a sweet little face!!! You are a go...She does have a sweet little face!!! You are a good chicken mommy.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09739494109862289958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-47469040577387852172012-02-14T07:58:42.689-06:002012-02-14T07:58:42.689-06:00and we love you for taking such good care of your ...and we love you for taking such good care of your critters. I hope Phyllis is enjoying her special treatment and is back on her feet ASAP. I just love your chicken stories!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-15285519043047264672012-02-14T07:56:57.147-06:002012-02-14T07:56:57.147-06:00I fear you may have just talked me out of getting ...I fear you may have just talked me out of getting chickens. Toe amputation? I don't have it in me I'm afraid.Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-4772326881056375622012-02-14T07:03:37.519-06:002012-02-14T07:03:37.519-06:00I can't believe she is so docile! My girls wo...I can't believe she is so docile! My girls would never put up with all that. They are ok with holding but much more???? <br />So glad my girls are healthy, I am not sure I could do all that. You are a good Mom.<br />Diapers?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936347065663772216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-30172691333224015962012-02-14T00:23:21.527-06:002012-02-14T00:23:21.527-06:00Are you using a chicken diaper?Are you using a chicken diaper?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-51327392132866345762012-02-13T19:12:50.599-06:002012-02-13T19:12:50.599-06:00Here I am feeling sorry for myself and Phyllis has...Here I am feeling sorry for myself and Phyllis has mites. Hope she is better soon.Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623042998380529619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-46456828231585542402012-02-13T17:28:25.127-06:002012-02-13T17:28:25.127-06:00She is a purty thing. And now I have another chic...She is a purty thing. And now I have another chicken illness to worry about. Just got past the stick fleas!... *sigh*Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-75222265100344204442012-02-13T17:02:44.214-06:002012-02-13T17:02:44.214-06:00You are such a GOOD MOM...well, except for NOT not...You are such a GOOD MOM...well, except for NOT noticing she had them for a few days!;>0 I'm sure she will be all better soon with your good Mama skills! xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-13853490193330711452012-02-13T16:55:02.049-06:002012-02-13T16:55:02.049-06:00The Fowl Physician...a new mini-series/reality tv ...The Fowl Physician...a new mini-series/reality tv show if I EVER heard of one... I'll be watching!!! yousa good feather mama. :-) Hope she will be scratching around good as new very soon. {{hugs}}Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503664045488972731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-68087874909832633112012-02-13T15:29:15.428-06:002012-02-13T15:29:15.428-06:00Awww! Takes a very caring and special person to do...Awww! Takes a very caring and special person to doctor all of God's creatures. I love them too!<br />Joined your site. Hugs, LynnLynn Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01373199555207011586noreply@blogger.com