Space Chick Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Another forum ( I know I feel like I'm cheating on you all ) has suggested feeding non medicated chick crumb, but giving coxoid as a routine even if there is no sign of the disease. I want to feed my chicks (assuming they hatch) the garvo chick feed which isn't medicated, so I was wondering if anyone else had used this approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Another forum! *splutters* Yes, I've done this as was unable to source medicated chick crumbs one year. Don't forget that Coxoid * is not licensed for use on poultry in UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Another forum ( I know I feel like I'm cheating on you all ) has suggested feeding non medicated chick crumb, but giving coxoid as a routine even if there is no sign of the disease. I want to feed my chicks (assuming they hatch) the garvo chick feed which isn't medicated, so I was wondering if anyone else had used this approach. It's the approach I was advised to take. Mine are on non medicated crumb. I shall put some oregano in it too and then when they are 5/6 weeks give them some coxoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlotta Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 From what I can tell Coxoid is pretty powerful stuff and tends to knock them for six so I'd be reluctant to give it routinely (I think the recommendation is to give a good tonic after treatment is finished). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 That's what I've read too Karlotta which is why I prefer medicated chick crumb. I do have a bottle of Coxoid in the emergency cupboard as I had an outbreak in my LF group last year, but I haven't used it yet. I used Herban instead to combat it (advised by Retford Poultry Vets) and it did the trick (with all but the two I subsequently lost to Mareks). I think that if I couldn't get medicated crumb, then I'd give a higher dose of Herban as a precaution and only use the Coxoid if there were any symptoms. I do however know that a lot of experienced breeders do recommend Coxoid, so I guess it's up to the individual to call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I used Coxoid last year but not sure I'd use it routinely either 'cos there might not be a prob. Can you not start them on medicated and then move them onto Garvo after a few weeks? Sure others will have other ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I've used it routinely but early on - days 2-8 but mainly because I couldnt get good quality medicated chick crumb locally I now use the medicated crumb that is available and just accept that I can move them on to my preferred brand of feed at 4 weeks after the worst danger period has passed, the Coxoid is good but I was getting through a fair bit! Prevention is always better than cure and damp bedding causes most of the problems but I have been unlucky in the past and wont risk it now If you cant get medicated crumb or wont use a full sack then do consider the Coxoid, it wont have any effect on the chicks development but is a little rough on their tummy so some Avipro or Lifeguard in the water for the following few days will help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
