[chickadee]

having only just got my girls last thursday i am a little concerned, margo has had runny nostrils and now one is blocked (could be dirt but don't think so) marmite also looks to have runny nostrils both are eating drinking and active and madeline has no runs at all.
should i be worried they are fully guarunteed so should i act now

thanks in advance

[Vember]

Hi Chickadee

Firstly I'm no expert so prob best wait for one to pop up

But I have had similar with one or two of my hens when they've been new, i've just put it down to the stress of moving as they've perked up again within a day or two

[chickadee]

they are all out in the garden happy as larry but i will monitor closely just want to do my best for them as you do....

[chickadee]

have also put a clove of garlic in with their water was wondering how often i should change the garlic?
so many questions........

[Vember]

Not sure on the garlic Chickadee,

but I have just remember that some apple cider vineager in the water helps with snuffles, will see if I can find a link for you

[Vember]

Here's abit on the garlic






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 Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:51 pm    Post subject:    

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To answer your question...a lot of the more experienced chicken keepers definitely use garlic powder (in their food if I remember correctly...)which they buy in bulk from horsey places..so I agree with you Yolky.

But as I only have 2 chickens I just put a garlic clove in their water once a week or so, and leave it in the container until they peck it out. I only crush it slightly with the side of a knife to let the flavour out though. That works fine as well!
 
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I cut that from another thread

[Vember]

And I've found this from Foxy :-

 
Foxy



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 Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 4:08 pm    Post subject:    

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Also adding apple cider vinegar available from fees stores is useful for keeping digestives systems tickety -boo. I use it for 4 weeks out of 5. Every now and then I add crushed garlic cloves just a couple to their drinking water this is a good natural additive for their immune system.
Love to see pics of your chooks, it is the law here!!!  
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Hope that helps a bit


Sarah

[chickadee]

thank you you have been most helpful and swift with your replies -

[Vember]

Just glad to be able to help a little


They're lovely girls Look very happy in their new home

[chickadee]

lovely warrens from left to right madeline margo and little marmite in the foreground, madeline has laid 2 since thursday so i am pleased beyond pleased friendly and quiet to boot.
thanks again