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Post by Loz on Nov 8, 2022 10:43:20 GMT
The only squeaking Squeak does is when she makes the call that gave her her name.
The flock has access to iodine blocks which they all use. I realise that a block won't help much in the case of a iodine deficiency condition but I'm confident that everyone's iodine levels are good.
I am wondering though whether I should add iodine-additive into the water supplement rotation schedule. Hmm.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Nov 8, 2022 10:48:12 GMT
You could do that. That is what I do, after having 3 birds previous with a deficiency, despite access to blocks. The only squeaking Squeak does is when she makes the call that gave her her name. The flock has access to iodine blocks which they all use. I realise that a block won't help much in the case of a iodine deficiency condition but I'm confident that everyone's iodine levels are good. I am wondering though whether I should add iodine-additive into the water supplement rotation schedule. Hmm. |
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Nov 8, 2022 10:50:04 GMT
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Post by Loz on Nov 8, 2022 11:33:37 GMT
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Nov 8, 2022 11:37:09 GMT
Great. Wont do them any harm, just to make sure they have enough iodine.  |
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Nov 8, 2022 11:38:55 GMT
Makes the water a funny colour, but mine do not seem to care, they still drink it.
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Post by Loz on Nov 8, 2022 11:55:09 GMT
Does the mixed tincture and water "keep"? Can you store a batch in the fridge?
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Nov 8, 2022 12:28:50 GMT
I make up 400ml worth and use it in all their various bowls. I do not keep it.
But the 30ml bottle lasts ages to be honest, it's just a tiny drop used at a time.
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on Nov 8, 2022 15:19:32 GMT
I've been thinking about giving my two boys iodine in their water. I don't find the 5% iodine here - its 2%. Should I just add 2 drops per 200ml water or maybe 1 drop in 100ml? Marianne Marlow or Hezz? |
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Nov 8, 2022 16:23:56 GMT
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Post by Loz on Nov 8, 2022 16:40:47 GMT
I've been thinking about giving my two boys iodine in their water. I don't find the 5% iodine here - its 2%. Should I just add 2 drops per 200ml water or maybe 1 drop in 100ml? Marianne Marlow or Hezz? 1 drop per 100ml of 2% iodine solution sounds about right. That's slightly less than 1 drop per 200ml of 5% solution but I suspect it will do the job. |
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Nov 10, 2022 11:37:09 GMT
How is Squeak today?
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Post by Loz on Nov 10, 2022 13:10:49 GMT
Squeak is her usual self, seems fine 80% of the time and then runs out of steam. Mr Hibs was harassing her quite a bit but she held him at bay and got a couple of free meals, too. She plays that boy something awful.
I'm still waiting for an email from the vet, hopefully it will arrive this evening.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Nov 10, 2022 13:17:00 GMT
I hope the email has something useful in it.
Good on her for getting the Hibs deliveroo service.
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Post by Loz on Nov 11, 2022 17:50:49 GMT
I've had an interim contact from the vet. She's waiting on another avian specialist but initial thoughts for actions are:
Fecal tests
Posssible x-ray under anaesthetic
Advanced imaging from the avian specialist.
Likely culprit is Aspergillosis but this is not yet a diagnosis.
Squeak continues much the same, good spells but usually one worrisome spell each day. The possibility of liver disease exists, which might present in this way. The vet and I are waiting for more expert input.
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