Medications, medicated, versus non-medicated feed.

[ShineyDiamond13]

I just wanna show off a couple of my little babies. and also, I have a couple of questions. What medication should we be given and at what age? also medicated versus nonmedicated food. Any information is greatly appreciated.. Thank you and have a awesome day!!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Chickens aren't normally given "medication" for anything - if there's something specific you're treating for, you'd generally only want to treat the bird that needs it, and only after you've confirmed that there's an issue.

I don't do medicated feed as I feed organic from the start, and my chicks are exposed to the flock and outdoor conditions immediately so they can naturally build up some immunity through exposure.

If you have a known/active coccidiosis issue in your set up, then medicated would probably be a safer bet, assuming that the chicks have NOT been vaccinated for it.

 

[Shadrach]

What rosemarythyme wrote.