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retasos2
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Pilar
Centereach
NY
USA
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 Posted - Jul 28 2012 : 3:07:58 PM
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Hello Ladies,
This is my second summer with chickens and I have noticed that during the hot months they get diarrhea. What can I add to their water to prevent this from happening? (after I give them the de-wormer).
Pilar
Farmgirl Sister #2498
Little Hen House on the Island
" A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is, until she gets in hot water" Eleanore Roosevelt |
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2012 : 6:49:59 PM
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We give ours electrolytes in the water and add probiotics to feed. Also not feeding anything that has alot of sugars in it.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
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retasos2
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Pilar
Centereach
NY
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2012 : 7:30:25 PM
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Hi Rachel,
please tell me what do you use for electrolytes and probiotics?
Pilar
Farmgirl Sister #2498
Little Hen House on the Island
" A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is, until she gets in hot water" Eleanore Roosevelt |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 04:00:34 AM
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Might also be from them drinking more water due to the heat too
Our hens congregate around the waterer almost allthe tine when its super hot and some have the runs that's almost all water sometimes.
If it really bothers you, you can buy packages of electrolytes for animals at your local feed store and follow the directions. Might help with excess water consumption needlessly flushing excess nutients from their system |
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 4:23:56 PM
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I use the same thing for them that I buy for the horses from the feed store. Probios I think is the probiotic. The electrolytes has a horse on the bag and is in an orange and white bag (I think) but can't recall the name. I give this to all the critters when its hot and as needed any other time.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
www.madameapothecary.com |
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retasos2
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Pilar
Centereach
NY
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 4:53:27 PM
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Thank you ladies. I know what to do now.
Pilar
Farmgirl Sister #2498
Little Hen House on the Island
" A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is, until she gets in hot water" Eleanore Roosevelt |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 5:53:58 PM
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yes it's due to drinking more water. Remember that they do not "pee", the poop is their poo and pee together, so with more water, it's going to be more watery.
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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retasos2
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Pilar
Centereach
NY
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2012 : 07:08:22 AM
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I have seen a difference since giving them children's pedialyte. They poo is not so runny any more and they are not panting as much. But they will be wormed in the fall as well.
Pilar
Farmgirl Sister #2498
Little Hen House on the Island
" A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is, until she gets in hot water" Eleanore Roosevelt |
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