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post #1 of 11
12/1/11 at 12:26pm
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I never thought that you could use medicated feed. However, Metzer and Holdreads have just corrected me. hidehttp://metzerfarms.blogspot.com/2011/11/can-medicated-feed-be-used-for.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MetzerFarmsBlog+%28Metzer+Farms+Blog%29

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My Bull died this winter of old age  Does anybody here have a nice Piedmontese bull for sale?

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post #2 of 11
12/1/11 at 12:28pm

I think it's going to depend on the particular brand. I personally still won't feed medicated feed but everyone has their own choice.

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Helen: Daria, do you have to look at everything in such a negative light?

Daria: Could you possibly be referring to the harsh light of reality?

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post #3 of 11
12/1/11 at 12:38pm

Uh oh ep

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A small flock of ducks (3 welsh harlequins and a rouen) a pair of american geese, a lovely anatiolian shepherd, and 10 ducklings ariving on march 18th!!!!!!

Come visit the blogs!!!

beforehoneycreekhollow.blogspot.com
honeycreekhollow.blogspot.com
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post #4 of 11
12/1/11 at 1:40pm

Thanks for the link smile Very helpful.

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post #5 of 11
12/1/11 at 2:07pm
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your welcome. As much as I hate it when I'm wrong, I thought it was very useful as well. thumbsup

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. -Jimi Hendrix
A Loving Family! Black Jersey Giants, Light Brahmas, Welsummers, Goats, Cows, 1 Piedmontese Bull, and a Horse

My Bull died this winter of old age  Does anybody here have a nice Piedmontese bull for sale?

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When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. -Jimi Hendrix
A Loving Family! Black Jersey Giants, Light Brahmas, Welsummers, Goats, Cows, 1 Piedmontese Bull, and a Horse

My Bull died this winter of old age  Does anybody here have a nice Piedmontese bull for sale?

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post #6 of 11
12/1/11 at 2:21pm
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I have always used the same, medicated chick starter with my ducklings as I've  used with the chicks.  I just added powdered Brewer's yeast to it,  to give them the increased niacin they may need.

-- Linda (AKA: gryeyes)
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Buncha Outdoor PET chickens, ducks, two Toulouse ganders, and four turkeys. Plus 2 wiener dogs, some bunnies and a rescue cat which owns me. Oh. And a house silkie....

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-- Linda (AKA: gryeyes)
I refuse to fight a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

Buncha Outdoor PET chickens, ducks, two Toulouse ganders, and four turkeys. Plus 2 wiener dogs, some bunnies and a rescue cat which owns me. Oh. And a house silkie....

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post #7 of 11
12/1/11 at 2:23pm

I've always fed medicated feed to ducklings and never had a problem.

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  Try to live your life like you are worth the price Jesus paid.

Bantams: Blue, Black Wyandottes~ Black Cochin~D'uccles~Br Leghorns~Barred Rocks Large Fowl: White Leghorns~Polish
"You need chickens. It's in your blood."  my incredibly understanding and indulgent husband!

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post #8 of 11
12/1/11 at 3:04pm

Yep, only medicated Chick Starter. I've raised over 50 ducklings over the past 2 years and have had no problems at all.

Chickens - (Naked Necks, Easter Eggers, Ameraucanas, D'uccles, and others.)
Call Ducks - (Blue Bibbeds, Greys, Chocolates, Whites, Silvers, and Butterscotches.)

Guineas - (Pearl Greys and Royal Purples.)
 

New for 2013: Blue Paint Silkie Project
 

~Steven

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Chickens - (Naked Necks, Easter Eggers, Ameraucanas, D'uccles, and others.)
Call Ducks - (Blue Bibbeds, Greys, Chocolates, Whites, Silvers, and Butterscotches.)

Guineas - (Pearl Greys and Royal Purples.)
 

New for 2013: Blue Paint Silkie Project
 

~Steven

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post #9 of 11
12/1/11 at 3:59pm

Modern medicated chick starter has medication to protect from coccidia, it's safe for ducklings. They used to medicate with something else that wasn't safe. Personally I prefer to avoid any medication except as needed, healthier overall.

~ Carol
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post #10 of 11
12/2/11 at 4:33am
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Originally Posted by GrannyCarol 

Modern medicated chick starter has medication to protect from coccidia, it's safe for ducklings. They used to medicate with something else that wasn't safe. Personally I prefer to avoid any medication except as needed, healthier overall.


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