commerically prepared probiotic for baby chicks?

[beanmcnulty]

I am wracking the internet trying to find a quality probiotic to give to my chicks after they arrive and wonder if anyone has done this research? I would like to get a good bang for buck- ie lots of cfus for the money but also a reputible supplier that preferably uses GMPs. I dont see this anywhere...best i can find is Aviculture's. Any input? Thanks!!
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[ChooksChick]

I use baby parrot food, found in the pet store in 1# or 5# containers. They think it's candy! It's a complete feed with added nutrients and probiotics.

You can sprinkle it on dry or mix it into a paste, and it's good to have on hand when they are ill and need to be fed, whether grown or small.

I use it occasionally to manage mucky bums if the chicks get persistent pasty-butt. Feeding it once in a while seems to keep them extra-healthy.

 

[DrFood]

McMurray Hatchery sells "Gro-gel" which has probiotic bacteria in it.

https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/gro_gel_plus.html

 

[beanmcnulty]

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Wow thats a great idea! I will check it out at my local pet store.