I went to the feed store and all they carry is medicated feed for chicks. I bought and hatched some chicks and feeding them this medicated chick starter. Is this a good idea?
I have been loosing chicks for what seems to be no reason. They have plenty of water and feed. The heat lamp is on and high enough so not to cook them or chill them.
What seems to happen is a chick becomes less active as compared to the others. It may or may not show some wagging of the head from side to side. In a say or two I find them dead.
I have bought vitamins and electrolites and added it to my water for one or two days then switch back to plain water.
Could the medicated feed be causing problems with my chicks?
I have been loosing chicks for what seems to be no reason. They have plenty of water and feed. The heat lamp is on and high enough so not to cook them or chill them.
What seems to happen is a chick becomes less active as compared to the others. It may or may not show some wagging of the head from side to side. In a say or two I find them dead.
I have bought vitamins and electrolites and added it to my water for one or two days then switch back to plain water.
Could the medicated feed be causing problems with my chicks?