Hey Again, actually I feel quite the opposite! I WANT to expose them as early as they can handle the exposure. My questions stem from the inconsistency I have read all morning on different sites, etc. on how to go about this. I wasn’t sure before posting my own question just how early I can do...
Hi Ridgerunner, thank you for replying! The feed is Purina brand and states it contains amprolium. I can try and get a receipt printed and return it. Or, I can feed it (it’s just their smallest bag) until it’s gone. Sounds like I shouldn’t be mixing these babies with the new ones coming in a few...
Thank you, this is extremely helpful! After reading, I’m really wondering about never using the medicated feed and introducing what’s needed via dirt from the run. However- I already purchased the medicated feed… based on what I just read, I can also use both the medicated feed and feed them...
Lacy, thank you so much for your very thorough response. I’m going to try and answer your questions! I do want to make sure I’m doing this “correctly”!
Yes, both parents of the bantam chicks are vaccinated. I currently have 3 leghorns with 3 bantams; one of which is a rooster. They have all...
Thank you for your help! I had read in another thread that the problems can arise when the chicks are added to the area where other chickens are. So- At the risk of sounding extremely uninformed! I can keep my two bantam chicks together on unmedicated feed for the next two weeks, then add the...
Thanks for the confidence! I believe this. I’m mostly just trying to figure out when they can all meet eachother. I’ve never used medicated feed and it was recommended to me to use on the new hatched chicks for a few weeks at least. My concern of course is when can I stop this feed, and how will...
I am asking here because I have poured over countless threads and am not finding answers to my specific situation. I am hoping someone much more experienced than I can assist! Thank you in advance. I have a two part question;
1) I just successfully hatched 2 chicks in an incubator from eggs of...