I don't do medicated starter.. but that's me. I don't do medicated anything, really. I feel that building a strong immune system is better than preventative medication. Never had cocci (atleast that I am aware of) and never lost a chicken *knock on wood* One day perhaps I will change my tune.. we'll see. I'm the kind of momma that lets her kids eat sand and sticks.I eat my steak rare and my eggs over easy.
To each their own ofcourse.. gotta go with whatever lines up with your personal approach.
I tend to let nature take it's course. The strong live, the weak die, don't interfere -too- much.. unless it was an accident (like an animal attack. I do treat those... not their fault they're so darn delicious looking). That said, electrolytes, scrambled eggs, probiotics.. all good stuff to try. You're not going to end up with a overly dependent chicken from giving them an energy boost. I wouldn't try for more than a day or two though... if there's no improvement at that point, it's just not meant to be. Syringe feeding for life is madness (although some folks do it... )
Chick doesn't look good. Still alive but doesn't move anymore. I don't think it will make it. I have made it comfortable and I think that's all I can do for it.
its sad to see anythings life endLost the chick.That was really hard to sit by and watch it die.
Felt very helpless and it really sucks but I understand it happens sometimes.
Lost the chick.That was really hard to sit by and watch it die.Felt very helpless and it really sucks but I understand it happens sometimes.
