Ken west
33 posts
Jul 03, 2007
6:12 AM
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There is an article on Y.B. sickness. At " YOUNG BIRD SICKNESS 2002". Just click on the highlighted areas. Good Info. Thanks Ken
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bman
320 posts
Jul 03, 2007
8:53 AM
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Ken thanks,
Very informative,one of the antibiotics they recommend is Amoxicylin which I all ready stated him on.With yours and Richard's advice I atleast have a direction.
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Ron
Borderline lofts
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C.J.
1444 posts
Jul 06, 2007
5:14 AM
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Excellent article I agree very informative.
C.J.
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bman
321 posts
Jul 06, 2007
6:07 AM
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Well I evacuated the crop and gave him a little baking soda.Just feed and water came out.He's been on amoxiciln for 4 days.Last night he was out of the nest on the floor chasing the cock bird around to get fed.
I think we'll be ok.THANKS guys.
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Ron
Borderline lofts
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SAT Roller
11 posts
Aug 24, 2007
6:17 AM
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This site is new to me so when I have time I am reading the older threads and I came upon this one about Young Bird Sickness.
When I did a new topic What Meds? this is exactly what I was talking about. I had this problem down to a T with young birds going lite and going away in a very short time. It never seem to bother the breeders just the youngsters.
If I read the article correctly, the more I cleaned, the worst I was making it. Also I should be giving good bateria so there immune system stays strong.
What do ya'll do to prevent this from happening in the first place?
Any and all help will be appreciated... This was one of my fears about getting birds again as I am worried about this happening again.
Richard
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bman
368 posts
Aug 24, 2007
9:57 AM
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Sat(Richard),
The best prevention is the basics.Dry loft,clean feed,good ventilation.I beleive that "young bird sickness" is often used as a catch all for an underlying problem.If you start with good sound stock from a reliable breeder and you do your part I think you'll be fine.
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Ron
Borderline lofts
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SAT Roller
13 posts
Aug 24, 2007
10:15 AM
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Ron,
What do you think of the use of Pro-Vital like on a once a week basis to keep them up and maybe supply them with what was missing?
The last time I had the birds I cleaned my loft every single week, is that too often where the birds are not getting what they need due to my cleaning?
Thanks in advance,
Richard
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Richard
66 posts
Aug 24, 2007
11:00 AM
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Look like there is another Richard out there. Guess will have to use richard m.
For young birds going light been using Vita King's Miracle life for years and haven't lost one since. I usually give it to the young when in stress period {WEANING THEM} I give it in the water about 2 or 3 weeks till they get on their own. I am really serious about this. See if Tony handles if not Tony get some.
richard M.
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Richard
67 posts
Aug 24, 2007
11:01 AM
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Bman
I don't think the Amoxicylin was necessary. Just my thoughts. I try to give as little medication as possible.
Richard M.
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bman
370 posts
Aug 24, 2007
11:05 AM
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Richard(SAT roller)
I clean my lofts one a week and have no problems.You will find a lot of differing opinions on this.I give my birds Pro-Bios once a week.I have not tried the other products.
Ricard m. How are you doing? Those squeeks are trap trained and starting to kit.Hope to get some more wing time on them before it gets to late.
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Ron
Borderline lofts
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bman
371 posts
Aug 24, 2007
11:30 AM
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Yep that's the stuff.
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Ron
Borderline lofts
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SAT Roller
15 posts
Aug 24, 2007
11:41 AM
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Richard M
Vita - Pro Combo is this the stuff you were referring to as it comes in many flavors?
Richard
PS: I am new, did not know there was another Richard Nice to meet you.. I went right past your post as I saw Richard and went to next entry...
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Richard
68 posts
Aug 24, 2007
2:36 PM
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Sat Roller
where you from
richard M
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SAT Roller
16 posts
Aug 27, 2007
6:52 AM
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Richard,
SAT Roller = San Antonio, Texas Hopefully soon to have rollers again.
I could actually house some birds now, I would have to whip up some perches real quick, finished the loft, all screened in and the kit boxes are good to except for the perches as well.
Richard
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Richard
70 posts
Aug 27, 2007
8:12 AM
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Sat Rollers
thanks good luck with your rollers. Kind of hot and humid there now? We have been having awful humid weather here. I hate it.
Richard M
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Customkev
3 posts
Aug 29, 2007
12:51 PM
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sat roller,
I live around the DFW area... We will be flying our regionals for the NBRC fall fly in Oct. You'd be more than welcome to come up and make the rounds with us,and we have some flyers down around your area as well... Let me know if you need any help finding some folks around you...Kev
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SAT Roller
17 posts
Aug 29, 2007
1:12 PM
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Kev,
Thank you, I just might take you up on it. I'd really be interested in the folks that are here in my area. If you'd rather email that info my address is: rball@ipi-gt.com
Richard
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Richard
71 posts
Aug 29, 2007
2:02 PM
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Sat roller
No It is made by Vita King.inc. out of Ind. It is just called Miracle Life. I think Vita-King is a homer place mostly. they have web site.
Richard M
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Richard
72 posts
Aug 29, 2007
2:07 PM
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Bman
Good to hear. Get them in the air and as much wing time as can before have to shut them down.
Coop took an almond out of that kit here last night. Starting to put up the best ones.
Doing fine but hate to loose birds to hawks. Hurts.
Richard M
Ricard m. How are you doing? Those squeeks are trap trained and starting to kit.Hope to get some more wing time on them before it gets to late.
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bman
373 posts
Aug 30, 2007
7:40 AM
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Richard M
Sorry to hear that,hope it wasn't the hen with the one dark feather in the tail.Coopers have been harrasing me pretty steady but have only loss two birds so far.
"Coop took an almond out of that kit here last night. Starting to put up the best ones."
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Ron
Borderline lofts
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SAT Roller
19 posts
Aug 30, 2007
11:33 AM
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Richard M
Would you tell me where you get the Miracle Life as I can not find it on line. I keep finding the homer stuff that you said was different.
Thanks in advance,
Richard
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Richard
73 posts
Aug 30, 2007
11:51 AM
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Richard
internet look up http:www.ganusfamilyloft.com
They have 800 number
1-877-848-5464
they will send you a catalog if you call them.
Richard M
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SAT Roller
20 posts
Aug 30, 2007
1:51 PM
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Richard M
Thank you,
Richard
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