preventing coccidosis?

[speckledhen]

Yes, it's the same stuff. You'll find that most everything we use on chickens is "off-label", i.e., not made to use on chickens, including antibiotics and wormers.

 

[stcroixusvi]

I have had my chicks on organic chick starter from the day I got them, and they are doing fine almost 6 weeks later. I worried, like you, but a friend nearby also used just the starter and hers are fine as well, one year later. I think it helps to be knowledgeable in the event your chicks have issues. One of my chicks had what looked like a bloody stool within the first couple of days on arrival, and I poured over the stool chart. Turned out not be anything to worry about. Good luck with your babies, and please post pictures when you get them!

 

[luvinrunnin]

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Yes, that's teh stuff. Get the 9.6%.

I had a heck of a time finding it in the 16oz bottles, at least online and in the local stores. I ended up finding and buying it on ebay. I am glad I don't need it right now, but wanted to have some on hand just in case so treatment can begin immediately if symptoms arise. I did also order a bottle of Sulmet, just to have on hand. I'd always use the Corid first though.

 

[speckledhen]

Revival Animal Health has the 16 oz bottles for $15 plus shipping, I think. Not bad at all.

 

[LilyD]

I did medicated starter from the time I got my chicks they are 7 weeks on Tuesday and we haven't had any problems with them getting sick.

 

[speckledhen]

Then, they probably wouldn't have gotten cocci anyway. Medicated starter has amprolium in such low doses as to only give them a tiny boost toward immunity, but it is not foolproof.

 

[gale65]

If you have a vet nearby that treats large animals see if they'll sell you a small amount. I bought a water bottle full of it from the vet that sees our cattle but then I found smaller bottles at a farm store.