Mike, the problem with medicated chick starter is 2 fold. One medicated feed is a prevention measure. Two cocci has developed immunity to amprolin because of the medication being used in feed for so long. I keep generic Albon, sulfadimehtoxine, in the form of Di-Methox powder on hand (Twin City Poultry Supply ) because it is easy to measure, packets last a long time, I can close the packet, put it in a small freezer bag in my side drawer for butter in my frig.(NO butter there, but always a cocci med packet). I always have it on hand along with the basics. There is an emergency supply list in our files that grew and grew with much of it on hand in our homes already. The basics to me are denagard which you can split the cost of a bottle with a friend, sulfadimethoxine, generic benadaryl, super glue, septic powder for men shaving/soldering gun for toes that will not stop bleeding, and for pet poultry baytril or cipro.
Cathryn rainbowsilkiesTM in Michigan
On Sunday, March 23, 2014 11:43 AM, "bernardonimike@gmail.com" <bernardonimike@gmail.com> wrote:
HI!! You are doing great!!! In the old days....you could go to the store and buy bird meds easy. Like for cage birds etc. Not anymore!! ANYWAY...as everyone knows...a bird can look fine and then in 2.5 will be ill! So quick treatment is always necessary as soon as you observe a sick bird. With small ones,they can be fine one day, then all puffed up...(always look for diarrhea) and gone the next. I always keep on hand medicated Chick Starter. That way you can start them on it while they are (hopefully) still eating and get that med in their system ASAP. Just a thought and what I do. :O) Mike
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