Common Diseases in NC - What medications should be kept on hand?

[NC Amazonchick]

Hello....

I am new to the chicken thing. Only had some for a little while before my coop was broken into by a neighborhood stray who slaughtered all of them.

I was wondering what are common ailments to chickens in the Piedmont Area of NC and what medications/food additives should be kept on-hand for prevention/treatment. Are diseases/ailments breed specific? I'll be starting with silkies.

Thank you for any and all input you may have.

 

[nuthatched]

Sorry about your flock. Keep b complex on hand for silkies.

 

[NC Amazonchick]

Thank you.