medicated feed nad water

[Quetzalcoyote]

I'm sorry, I know this has all been covered in prior posts but I don't what to do. I love this site and all the info it provides but there may be such a thing as too much info. I'm a first timer with 3 ISA Brown chicks about 2 - 3 weeks old. They are doing fine, growing, eating and drinking. I see in the forums here that I should give medicated feed to prevent coccidiosis. But then I see that not everyone does it. I see that some meds are given in the form of feed and some in liquid form. Then I see all sorts of bad things that my birds can catch, worms & parasites of all kinds. I'm going to the feed store today to buy some straw for the coop, can anyone give me some advice?

 

[Summerlove]

It's really up to you. If you want to raise them drug free do it. I did not use a medicated starter with my chicks but I did put unpasturized ACV in their water. They are 2 months old doing great. I prefer not to use antibiotics if not needed. Other people may have different views, I don't believe it is necessary.

 

[Summerlove]

Especially if you are raising a small flock

 

[Quetzalcoyote]

Thanks for the reply. How much ACV do you add to a gallon of water? Is that just for good gut moicrobes?

 

[Summerlove]

1 to 2 tablespoons. I just eyeball it Yes it has beneficial microbes/ minerals. People say it can help reduce pasty butt.