Losing Saddle Feathers

[MissMaple]

Will do. Thanks!

 

[Plip]

Welcome to BYC! Great to have you here!

 

[MissMaple]

 

[rebrascora]

I am going to feed the chicks medicated feed. Will that cover marek's?

No. Medicated feed has a low level of ACS (Anti CoccidioStat), usually Amprolium, added which helps prevent coccidia (protozoa organisms) flourishing in the gut and overwhelming the chicks before they develop resistance to it.
Marek's is a viral disease for which there is no accepted treatment and is often fatal either due to the development of tumours or by suppressing the immune system, leaving the bird vulnerable to secondary issues like coccidiosis or respiratory ailments. It often initially presents with neurological symptoms like lameness or wry neck.

 

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[Teila]

G’Day from down under MissMaple Welcome!

Kudos!

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