Chicks, the next stage

jo40 · « **on:** September 15, 2009, 18:02 »

Hi
Holly, Molly, Dolly and Polly currently reside in the dining room

At 3-4 weeks I would like to transfer them to the shed (with the heat lamp). The shed used to be used for chicken housing but for a while, it has been cleaned with poultry shield. after reading recent posts about nasties such as cocci I am wondering if I should use something else too?
Any other tips on the transition to 'outdoor' life?
Thanks Jo

Foxy · « **Reply #1 on:** September 15, 2009, 18:13 »

You will need a good disinfectant that wil kill any occysts that might be lurking, plus other bacteria, Virkon S is the one I use. Poultry Shield as far as I know, is just indicated for redmite eradication

joyfull · « **Reply #2 on:** September 15, 2009, 18:26 »

If you can't get Vikron the vanodine v18 will also do the job

chickenlady · « **Reply #3 on:** September 15, 2009, 18:36 »

I use bi-oo-cyst it is guarenteed to kill oocysts parasites worms fungus virus's and bacteria! i bought it from home farm poultry and it cost £20 for 1ltr but you dilute it so it goes a long way. i put it in one of those pressurized pump sprayers so makes it easy to apply
Debbie

jo40 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 15, 2009, 18:47 »

Thanks
Jo

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