Useful Drugs/Medication to ALWAYS have at hand?

[Leader Bee]

No, I'm in Leeds which is a major city here in the UK and I can't remember the last time there was a power-cut; with a bulb I was looking for something quite inexpensive as I'd really have no use for it after brooding but now I know about heat pads I might be more inclined to spend more as I can continue using it for myself when it gets chilly - I don't suppose you could link one that would be fit for purpose?

 

[Leader Bee]

Inexpensive heating pads automatically shut off after two hours. You don't want one of those. There are others that offer you a selection to by-pass the shut-off. That would be what you want. They even have pads that will come back on after a power failure.

Actually,

I've done a bit more research and come across this: https://www.littlefieldsfarm.com/ec...MItd2Rhf6t5gIVArTtCh2yawQfEAQYASABEgLPgvD_BwE

Which seems like exactly the sort of thing that people have been rigging up themselves on the thread you linked.

What's your opinion on these?

 

[IamRainey]

I keep amoxicillin on hand at all times.

But how do you get amoxicillin? I've asked several doctors including a family friend for an Rx but no one has been willing to give me one.

 

[azygous]

The heat plates are okay. They have a few issues from time to time depending on environmental factors such as ambient temps, but seem to please people who've used them.

A few people on BYC have reported that chicks haven't been adequately heated while others reported chicks receiving burns from the underside being too hot. Others have said the heat plates didn't function efficiently when used for outdoor brooding under very cold conditions. Compared to the heating pad setups, the heating pads seem to work at a higher rate of success under all climate conditions.

I've brooded a number of groups of chicks under some extreme conditions, and I'm very pleased with the setup. Having also used a broody hen to brood chicks, I've learned that heat levels aren't the only factor contributing to the well being of baby chicks. Having a dark, warm, soft confining place to receive warming also provides a sense of security which contributes to the health of the chicks. The heating pad system meets these requirements while the heat plate is missing some.

 

[azygous]

But how do you get amoxicillin? I've asked several doctors including a family friend for an Rx but no one has been willing to give me one.

We order fish antibiotics online or buy them from pigeon supply or pet stores such as Petsmart. I get mine here. https://pet-healthcare.revivalanimal.com/search?p=Q&ts=custom&w=fish antibiotics

 

[Leader Bee]

Having a dark, warm, soft confining place to receive warming also provides a sense of security which contributes to the health of the chicks. The heating pad system meets these requirements while the heat plate is missing some.

That was the only thing that immediately stuck out for me when I saw it too - perhaps a combination of a "wool hen" and a plate could be my answer