Medicated Crumbles Switch and Eating Eggs Q

[MelindaK]

After waiting till what seems like FOREVER my hens are laying, only were on the medicated crumble starter food.

I have switched them over to regular chicken food, but have heard cannot eat the eggs because antibiotic in system.

How long do I need to wait before start eating eggs? Thank you!!!

 

[Tiramisu]

Im not sure on this question and the only answer I found is common, it depends on brand. Have you looked at the instructions on the bag? It should say how long they need to be off of it for you to safely eat the eggs without having any of the medication in it.

 

[Mac in Wisco]

Medicated feed has Amprolium in it to control cocci. There is no withdrawal period for it. The eggs are safe to eat.

Amprolium is not an antibiotic, but an antimicrobial. It controls the growth of cocci in the chicken's gut by inhibiting the intake of thiamine by the cocci.

 

[Cindy in PA]

Just a caution that SOME starter feeds also have Bacitracin, an antibiotic. It is rare but Agway & a few others have both Amprol & Bacitracin, so read the label if possible so you know what is in the feed.

 

[MelindaK]

Thank you for your response. I have the Purnia Medicated Chicks.

I threw out the bag so not sure what say. I am going to see if I can look it up.

Thanks!