Medicated vs non medicated food for pullets

[lczobrist]

I got 4 egg laying pullets. I had already bought 50lb non medicated starter and growing food. Should I go ahead and buy some medicated as well?? I don't want my chicks to get sick.. thoughts anyone

 

[TOP KNOT]

I never use medicated, ever. I add organic apple cider vinegar to their water. 1 T per gallon.

 

[lczobrist]

Thanks,

I was reading up on it and found a great article about it. I think I made the right choice, I did see about the apple cider vinegar along with a dollop of yogurt a day to improve digestive health. I also bought the abc Corid just in case..

Thanks for your feedback

 

[mtnviewfarms]

If you have 'egg laying pullets' you need to buy and feed Layer Pellets vs. Starter/Grower which is for younger birds.

Starter/Grower will not have adequate calcium for a laying chicken.

I also put apple cider vinegar in their waterers at 1 tbsp. per gallon water.