As Chris09 is indicating, as well as other users and the woman I bought the two new birds from, medicated chick starter has medicine (Amprolium) to prevent the growth of diseases that the new birds could introduce to my existing flock or vice versa. This is a temporary treatment to prevent any...
As Chris09 is indicating, as well as other users and the woman I bought the two new birds from, medicated chick starter has medicine (Amprolium) to prevent the growth of diseases that the new birds could introduce to my existing flock or vice versa. This is a temporary treatment to prevent any...
Rikithemonk is correct - the woman I bought them from suggested it (temorarily) to help prevent the introduction of any new diseases (from either flock). However, since the medicated chick starter isn't technically for laying hens, I don't think Manna Pro specifically addressed the edibility of...
I just bought two new Americauna laying hens to introduce to my flock of 4 others. The woman I bought them from recommended giving my entire flock medicated chick starter for a week or two after introducing them. However, she said not to eat the eggs during this period for risk of consuming...