Question,Questions everywhere

[Traphill]

I am in the medicated camp.....My oldest flock has never had worms, mites or any illness. I am still getting a good amount of eggs daily. Now they do get ACV in their water and organic spinach every morning and they are so healthy! I am usually in the organic side but not in this case.....Enjoy your chickens

 

[Niffer0404]

Thank you! Is one medicated feed better or of higher quality that the other? What are some of everyone's favorites? We do have coccidia in the area.

 

[Folly's place]

I use Purina feeds, had issues with one of the cheaper feeds, and went back to Purina. I don't have any other feedback to offer. Local mills may have great stuff, or not. Mary

 

[Oatbucket]

We never use medicated feed and so far no issues, We've had chickens and chicks for ten years.

 

[Niffer0404]

Oat bucket, thank you! I am currently checking out non-gmo organic feeds. I found one I'm very interested in called "Scratch and Peck." I was also advised that I should feed medicated until about 8 weeks....then could switch over. I'm still a little unsure.

 

[3riverschick]

Oat bucket, thank you! I am currently checking out non-gmo organic feeds. I found one I'm very interested in called "Scratch and Peck." I was also advised that I should feed medicated until about 8 weeks....then could switch over. I'm still a little unsure.

That's good advice you were given, I have heard good things about Scratch and Peck brand.
Proper feeding of grit is important too. :
The Science of Feeding Grit to Poultry. post #6144 of 6150
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/849075/heritage-large-fowl-phase-ii/6140#post_13565489
Best,
Karen