How much probiotic powder??

[peafowlmom]

I have Goat Prefer
Probiotic Powder.
I read in Raising Chicken's to give them some probiotics.
does anyone use this or know what ratio I should use?
For a kid goat it says 1/2 scoop per day? Anyone know? I sure don't!
Thanks for looking or answering, Carrie Fletcher

 

[wyododge]

We used ACV, but I would suggest calling the manufacturer and get their opinion as to the dose.

 

[kari_dawn]

I would be careful using a probiotic designed for ruminates on poultry...dunno if there is a difference, but another thing to consider is that a 1/2 scoop (how big is a scoop?) is not much for an animal that is MANY times bigger than a chicken, so even a pinch of that powder is probably too much for a bird that size. It would probably be easier to just stick to plain yogurt, or buy probiotic powder designed for poultry. I know MPC carries one...if you wanna pay their price.

 

[ThePigeonKid]

I would use: http://www.durvet.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=214:vitamins-and-electrolytes-100gm&Itemid=66

Hope this helps!

 

[peafowlmom]

Ok guys I did call manufacturer and they said 1 rounded tsp. per gallon of water for poultry!!!!
Thanks silly me wouldn't have thought to call!!!!

 

[wyododge]

Just me, but I would start with half or even a quarter of that amount. Let them adjust up the dosage. If you have to stop for some reason, there wont be a double shock to their system.

 

[peafowlmom]

Thanks!!