First time raising baby chicks!

[Ridgerunner]

The chick feed they have been eating in the medicated chick feed provided by the farm which I was instructed to give them up until 12 weeks I believe! Does this sound right?

Again, there are many different ways to feed them and different people can have some pretty strong opinions on what is "best". Before I comment too much on "medicated feed" I'd like to know what medicine is in the feed. As far as the nutrition in the feed can you either post a readable photo of the analysis from the label on the bad or a link to that feed where I can read the analysis.

As long as the medicine in the feed is Amprolium it would not bother me to feed it for 12 weeks as long as the nutrition is correct.

Lastly (and this may sound so silly) I wanted to know if anyone had any tricks to get my chicks to feel safe around me and even better if they are down for a snuggle (I LOVE a good snuggle - gently of course!!).

I do not snuggle my chickens but lots of people on this forum do. Hopefully someone will see this and tell you how they do it.

 

[Penpal]

When you approach them give them a verbal signal. I use "chick, chick". They will associate this with food. You can also put a few kibbles on your hand and just lay your hand on the floor of the brooder. They will step on your hand to get the kibble.

 

[fluffmabel]

Again, there are many different ways to feed them and different people can have some pretty strong opinions on what is "best". Before I comment too much on "medicated feed" I'd like to know what medicine is in the feed. As far as the nutrition in the feed can you either post a readable photo of the analysis from the label on the bad or a link to that feed where I can read the analysis.

As long as the medicine in the feed is Amprolium it would not bother me to feed it for 12 weeks as long as the nutrition is correct.


I do not snuggle my chickens but lots of people on this forum do. Hopefully someone will see this and tell you how they do it.

I have included a photo of the chick feed. I know that for a couple of days we were instructed to put Amprolium in their water and then change it to their vitamin water.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Lasalocid is not Amprolium. I'm not familiar with it at all. I did see where it is highly toxic to horses or dogs so be careful with it. It is not for human consumption either. If fed to egg laying chickens it shows up in the eggs. It shows up in the meat also, as well as organs like the kidneys and liver. I could not find a withdrawal period before eggs or meat are safe for human consumption. It is removed from their body fairly quickly, especially through the liver.

Apparently it is approved for continuous use with young chickens to prevent or treat coccidiosis. I don't think it would hurt your chicks to use it.

 

[kattabelly]

Lasalocid is not Amprolium. I'm not familiar with it at all. I did see where it is highly toxic to horses or dogs so be careful with it. It is not for human consumption either. If fed to egg laying chickens it shows up in the eggs. It shows up in the meat also, as well as organs like the kidneys and liver. I could not find a withdrawal period before eggs or meat are safe for human consumption. It is removed from their body fairly quickly, especially through the liver.

Apparently it is approved for continuous use with young chickens to prevent or treat coccidiosis. I don't think it would hurt your chicks to use it.

It's the standard coccidiostat for game bird feed in the UK because amprolium isn't licensed for game birds.

NOAH compendium gives the withdrawal period as five days for meat but doesn't list one for eggs.

The European Food Safety Authority also says five days for meat and "considerably longer" for eggs.

 

[fluffmabel]

Lasalocid is not Amprolium. I'm not familiar with it at all. I did see where it is highly toxic to horses or dogs so be careful with it. It is not for human consumption either. If fed to egg laying chickens it shows up in the eggs. It shows up in the meat also, as well as organs like the kidneys and liver. I could not find a withdrawal period before eggs or meat are safe for human consumption. It is removed from their body fairly quickly, especially through the liver.

Apparently it is approved for continuous use with young chickens to prevent or treat coccidiosis. I don't think it would hurt your chicks to use it.

Oh this is interesting thank you! We will with definitely not be eating the meat at all and I believe we were informed that there is a 1 week period where you cannot eat the eggs however, as they are only consuming up until 12 weeks I can't see that being an issue!