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Yes, they will alternate bursts of energy, running around and eating, then suddenly one by one they'll drop and sleep like little rocks. Wake and repeat over and over.

The medication typically found in most common medicated chick starter is not an antibiotic, it is Amprolium which is simply a thiamin blocker to help control overgrowth of the coccidia protozoa while the chicks develop their own immunity. There are some feeds that contain Bacitracin but they...

You can feed it until you switch to layer if you want, or you can switch when the bag runs out, doesn't really matter. The most important thing is to be very familiar with the signs of coccidiosis and be prepared to treat if necessary. Especially when adding new birds or when young birds first...

No, it's not necessary and it's also certainly not a scare tactic by any means. BUT you need to do some research about Amprolium and coccidiosis so that you know exactly what you are dealing with. Amprolium is not an antibiotic and coccidia are protozoa, not bacteria. Coccidiosis is a very...