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Post by Hezz on Mar 23, 2013 1:09:20 GMT
Vetafarm hand rearing formula is the stuff you need, Nicola, yes. And as Sarah mentioned, and I am sure you know, it is as an emergency back-up in case, heaven forbid, the hen dies, or rejects the chicks, or some other horrible scenario.
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Jan 12, 2012 22:54:32 GMT
Nicola
Senior Spangle
Poppi, Digger, Daisy, Mawson, Cleo, Casper, Romeo, Georgia, Melmen, Rosalie, Willow, Alice and Finn
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Post by Nicola on Mar 23, 2013 10:13:52 GMT
Lets hope nothing like that will happen! Un jinx!
Nicola
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Mar 23, 2013 15:48:02 GMT
I have not used Vetafarm formula so can't say anything about it
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Post by Hezz on Mar 24, 2013 0:47:00 GMT
From the little I know, BB, it is one of the most readily available in Australia, and I know the vets keep some of their products. A quick look - the hand-rearing formula seems to have a good reputation.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Mar 24, 2013 9:58:44 GMT
I can't say about the vets, but if it is popular among breeders, it must be good
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Post by Hezz on Mar 25, 2013 0:49:02 GMT
I understand where you are coming from.
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Post by Hezz on Apr 1, 2013 1:28:22 GMT
Nicola, I was reading an interesting thing a day or two ago, and made me think of you. It was a suggestion by Australian breeders to use rolled oats as nesting material instead of buying wood shavings, which I imagine could be rather expensive. Rolled oats are so cheap and so easy to find (supermarket) ....... thought it might be worth considering.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Apr 2, 2013 15:53:20 GMT
Some breeders use that. It is good, as long as budgies don't try to eat it
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Post by Hezz on Apr 3, 2013 0:34:40 GMT
What is the problem with them eating it, BB? Just the hygiene factor?
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Apr 3, 2013 11:45:41 GMT
What is the problem with them eating it, BB? Just the hygiene factor? Yes just that. They will become ill.
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