What medicines/treatments should I have on hand for my new flock?

[ChickRex]

I've read too many posts where people are crossing their fingers that their chicks will live long enough for medicine to ship to them. It seems being proactive on having a stocked medical cabinet is the way to go. I'm not looking for everything under the sun but what are some good essential supplies I should keep on hand for my girls? Some kind of routine wormer? Corid? Sav a chick? Please share your expertise!

 

[enola]

Corid
Electrolytes
Vitamins with no iron
Antibiotic ointment (no Caine)
Blu-cote

 

[enola]

I forgot......

Betadine
Peroxide (for a one time cleaning)

 

[marneypoo]

VetRX, Tylan 50, Vetericyn spray, Terramycin eye ointment, blood stop powder, probiotics

 

[enola]

Some very good additions. (I didn't mention antibiotics because I never use them.)

 

[casportpony]

Anyone with turkeys should have metronidazole (Fish-Zole). Many will give me grief for saying this, but I also think having the antibiotic Baytril is a good idea. Easy to get, cheap, highly effective, can be given orally or by injection. Baytril is banned for use in poultry, so that's something everyone should think about before getting it.

-Kathy

 

[ChickRex]

Thanks for all the advice! Where are the cheapest places to pick this up? Amazon, local feed store, other?

 

[casportpony]

Thanks for all the advice! Where are the cheapest places to pick this up? Amazon, local feed store, other?

We're cheap, so buy most of our stuff, especially medications, online.

-Kathy

 

[ChickRex]

We're cheap, so buy most of our stuff, especially medications, online.

-Kathy

Is there a better online dealer than amazon?

 

[marneypoo]

Some of the stuff can be found at your local feed stores. Online, I like to order from Jeffers, First State Vet, Twin City Poultry Supplies, Premier, Cutler Supply, Revival Animal Health, QC Supply. I know there are more. All I can think of at the moment.