[Helenaj]

Hi folks!

Not been on here for a while - so busy I don't get time to sit in front of the PC these days!.

I'm updating my chookie medical cabinet and was wondering about Respite. I've heard it mentioned on here a couple of times but not sure what it is used for. Is it worth me getting some?


Thanks 

[splash101]

Just found this info - Due to it having a short shelf life, i would probably only get it when it was needed. Although to be honest im not sure i would buy it at all unless i had read that someone on this forum had already tried it and swears by it.
If my chookies had coughs, colds and respiratory ailments i would probably ring the vets (unless someone on this forum had already tried it and swears by it) 

250ml Respite for Poultry.

Respite is a tried and trusted formula for the treatment of coughs,colds and respiratory ailments in poultry and other animals.

Please be aware: Respite has a short shelf life as it is based on natural plant extracts and is intended to be used as a single course of treatment. It is best to order this when it is needed.

http://www.chicken-house.co.uk/acatalog/Respite_250ml.html

edit to clarify quote and add link for copyright reasons

[joyfull]

like splash101 I use my vets if they have any respiratory ailments, but do use a formula called critical care if I have an injured bird (either getting over a stroke or after a dog attack) for my girls.

[Helenaj]

Thanks everyone - I usually use the vet as the first port of call if there is anything serious. I thought Respite was some form of miracle tonic. I won't bother getting any then.

P.S Just bought two mad Dorkings this morning - cue running around like a lunatic at the supplier as one Dorking takes off like a jet engine and clears a 10' fence!!!

[ANHBUC]

Thanks everyone - I usually use the vet as the first port of call if there is anything serious. I thought Respite was some form of miracle tonic. I won't bother getting any then.

P.S Just bought two mad Dorkings this morning - cue running around like a lunatic at the supplier as one Dorking takes off like a jet engine and clears a 10' fence!!!

Don't tell me you didn't have a video camera handy, I would have loved seeing that.   

[Helenaj]

They are absolute lunatics. I have an isolation area which allows them outside but they are away from the others until I'm satisfied thay are happy and healthy. It's not big, about 12'x12' not including their coop, plenty to move about in and scratch.

Last night trying to get them in, the mad one went for me! I finally managed to put her and her sister to bed after half an hour's running around, much to my husband's great amusement. I now have a six inch long scratch down my arm where she got me. They are the quickest hens I've ever seen - must be something to do with having 5 toes! 

[ANHBUC]

Ouch!

I had a look online to see what temperament the Dorking has and found this "The Dorking is a very mild mannered breed of chicken, with a calm temperament that makes them an ideal choice for those who want to keep them as pets or for those who may have children." on the Yahoo breed profile.    

[Helenaj]

Ouch!

I had a look online to see what temperament the Dorking has and found this "The Dorking is a very mild mannered breed of chicken, with a calm temperament that makes them an ideal choice for those who want to keep them as pets or for those who may have children." on the Yahoo breed profile.   

Ha Ha - they've obviously not met mine! I went in with corn earlier - one ended up perched on my arm - obviously thinks she's a parrot! If only I could teach her to talk.......

[ANHBUC]

Hopefully they will calm down then and revert to the normal breed characteristics.