Adding for 18 month olds to flock

[happyhencamper]

I have two 8 year olds, one six year old, and six 4 year olds. A neighbor needs to get rid of her four 18 month olds.

I understand that I am supposed to quarantine the New four. Anyone know how long?

Also I am in need of treating my nine with Coride. So the new ones are in jeopardy of getting the parasites from my girls.

I am assuming I give the new girls the same treatment.

Thanks as always for your help

 

[WIchickMama]

If it was me, I would quarantine them for a minimum of 2 weeks. Depending on if your older girls have cocci or not, it is likely they will need a treatment as well in the future but no need to treat if they have no symptoms. Or at least that is my thoughts.

 

[rosemarythyme]

How close (proximity wise) is the neighbor's flock? If they've been coexisting relatively closely, they probably all have the same germs, parasites, etc. and so medical quarantine would be a moot point. You'd still need to do integration but could proceed to that point.

Otherwise the recommended period for a medical quarantine is 1 month.

 

[happyhencamper]

If it was me, I would quarantine them for a minimum of 2 weeks. Depending on if your older girls have cocci or not, it is likely they will need a treatment as well in the future but no need to treat if they have no symptoms. Or at least that is my thoughts.

Thank you very helpful