Baking Soda For Sheep? - Homesteading Forum
Sep 9, 2004 · Actually, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) acts as a buffer. It will soak up a LOT of either acid or alkali before things swing too far from neutral; but is so mild that it won't swing things much itself. In fact, you can buy it in bulk from feed stores under names such as "digestive buffer" or variants on that theme.
Treating bloat - Homesteading Forum
May 17, 2010 · 2 T. baking soda 1/2 cup mineral oil (vets say not to use veg. oil). 1/2 cup water Plus: Pepto Bismal (based on animal weight) Vitamin B injections. I also have added yogurt with acidophylis (or probiotic) If already scouring, leave out mineral oil.
Where do you get large quantities of baking soda?
Sep 13, 2006 · We buy 12 lb. bags of Baking soda at Costco for $4.50. i like the fact that they are waterproof packages and manageable sizes. Of course, I'll be in trouble when some druggie figures out how to make some drug using baking soda...you should see the looks I get at Costco when I buy 2-3 bags at once! Camille
how to clean a fiberglass shower stall? | Homesteading Forum
May 23, 2006 · By the way, the rough finish on the bottom of the shower can be cleaned much easier by putting quite a bit of baking soda or Bon Ami on it, mix it with a little water and, with a brush, scrub, scrub, scrub... wrinse, scrub again and repeat until the nasties are gone. Best of luck on this one. It's going to be, at the least, a mild pain.
calf scours remedy - Homesteading Forum
Jul 6, 2008 · This is a thread I will never forget. Please don't make the same mistake I made and follow this recipe. The posted recipe is WRONG and DEADLY! Dr. Bristol's recipe calls for 2 TEASPOONS, not TABLESPOONS of baking soda, and 1 TEASPOON, not 1 TABLESPOON of lite salt. amd it's 14 oz of beef consomme.
Is baking soda safe to put in pig pens for odor control?
Jul 9, 2013 · Answer to your question is yes. Any basic pH amendment (baking soda, limestone, calcium, gypsum, etc.) will reduce odor; as it is caused by Nitrogen compounds which are acidic pH.
HELP - Emergency! Grain overload! | Homesteading Forum
Dec 5, 2010 · The ewes that are scouring, a dose of pepto/probiotic/baking soda would be good. Hope this helps ! 2 T. baking soda 1/2 cup mineral oil (or vegetable). 1/2 cup water Pepto Bismal 1/4 cup (or based in weight) If they are scouring you can leave out the oil after a dose. Vitamin B injections (2x/day)
Sump pit smells--how to get rid of it? | Homesteading Forum
Jun 7, 2010 · our old house had a sump pump in the wet basement..we would use bleach to clean the sump pump and then after it cleared a few times we would use baking soda on the floor and sweep it ..and put some in the sump hole too..but not a lot to clog it.
Homemade Electrolyte Solution - Homesteading Forum
Jun 29, 2012 · 1-2 Tablespoons of Either Sea Salt, Epsom Salt, Baking Soda or Table Salt. 1 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar Mix well and drench or let them drink it. Most of mine love this stuff unlike the electrolytes you buy..
Is this sheep bloat / acidosis? | Homesteading Forum
Aug 30, 2022 · Sudden changes aren't generally good for animals. You could have either roped off small sections, plucked some of the good stuff to dole out while they were contained, limited their grazing, etc. Offering free choice baking soda is something we do, comes in bulk at the feed store and lasts a long time.