Switching from non-medicated feed to medicated...?

[MizzouLawyer]

Our 17 little gals are almost 5 weeks old now. They were all vaccinated against coccidiosis at the hatchery and it was recommended that we feed them "non-medicated" chick starter so as not to "counteract" the vaccine. We have been feeding them non-medicated feed, but I'm starting to figure out that the medicated feed is WAY cheaper. How long should I go before switching them over to medicated (if at all)?

Thanks for the input (newbie).

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/297034/vaccine-for-coccidiosis-pros-cons-and-q-a

I didn't know, so I looked into it...hope this helps.

By the way, the usual age for coccidiosis is 8 weeks of age and under, although it can certainly occur later.

 

[Percheron chick]

That's unusual for the medicated to be cheaper. Typically it's $1.50 more a bag. Is it a 40# bag VS a 50# bag?

 

[Lazy J Farms Feed & Hay]

Our 17 little gals are almost 5 weeks old now. They were all vaccinated against coccidiosis at the hatchery and it was recommended that we feed them "non-medicated" chick starter so as not to "counteract" the vaccine. We have been feeding them non-medicated feed, but I'm starting to figure out that the medicated feed is WAY cheaper. How long should I go before switching them over to medicated (if at all)?

Thanks for the input (newbie).

There is no way that the non-medicated feed would be cheaper than the SAME ration without medication. You need to ensure that you are comparing apples to apples.