List of supplies to have on hand when brooding chicks?

[jonalisa]

It's been 5 years or so since I last brooded chicks. It's seem like there should already be a list posted, but I can't find it...

 

[N F C]

This article might be helpful to you: setting-up-a-chick-brooder-.76291

 

[jonalisa]

Thanks, not really what I'm looking for. I want a list of things to have on hand, such as eye dropper, Nutridrench, cotton balls, etc...

 

[writerskramp]

Broody hen.. a cardboard box, some wood chips, mason jar waterer, small food bowl and patience..

 

[rosemarythyme]

Thanks, not really what I'm looking for. I want a list of things to have on hand, such as eye dropper, Nutridrench, cotton balls, etc...

So "medical stuff" then?

Nutri-drench or sav-a-chick type powdered electrolytes/vitamins. Maybe Corid (depending on what you're feeding/how you're raising them). I don't see a real need for anything else as far as brooding chicks.

 

[HawaiiCoyote]

my "chicken first aid kit" includes:
Save a chick probiotics
Save a chick electrolytes
Hydro-hen 3 in 1 - electrolyte, probiotics, acidifier mix
Durvet Vitamins and Electrolytes for all poultry

(I know, I have way too many Electrolytes...)


Rooster Booster poultry wound spray
Vetericyn + spray
Rooster Booster pick no more
Charcoal capsules
325 mg Asprin Tabs
VetRX respiratory aid
Safe Gaurd Dewormer for goats
Petroleum Jelly
Nutri-drench
Super glue
Corrid (amprolium) Powder
1ml syringe
I have collected this kit for the last few years, and I haven't needed to use half of the things inside - but they are always nice to have on hand in case of an emergency.

 

[HawaiiCoyote]

other than that, for the brooder itself you will need a waterer, feeder, a heat source, and proper ventilation.
I clean out my brooder every other day, depending on how many chicks I have in it at the moment.

 

[HawaiiCoyote]

I'm currently looking to add B complex, vet wrap, penicillin, and amoxicillin to my first aid kit.
It's also good to have Q tips on hand, as well as Neosporin

 

[jonalisa]

Thanks guys! This really helps...
Joan