health care for chicks

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legendjeff

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health care for chicks
« on: July 15, 2011, 13:36 »
got fertile eggs in the incubator, all going well i think, then i was asked by my patner what type of medication do we need ? and can i get it from a local vet ? omg now im all stressed out, any advice would be helpfull thanks

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bantam novice

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Re: health care for chicks
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2011, 14:40 »
Hello there,
When my chicks hatched out the only things they had were chick crumbs to eat and water to drink.  Some chick crumbs are medicated (with ACS) against coccidiosis.  Some people use unmedicated crumbs and have coxoid ready in case the chicks become unwell.
11 bantams (and counting!) 2 dogs 1 cat

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Dominic

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Re: health care for chicks
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2011, 15:41 »
I used the coccidiosis medicated food, but didnt bother with any other vaccinations.
You can buy them, but they come in 1000 dose bottles.

Unless you have dozens of chickens, they probably arent worth it
We use chemicals in this garden, just as god intended

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legendjeff

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Re: health care for chicks
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2011, 15:46 »
thanks for the help guys


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