mimi5 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 So wanted to get a pro-biotic to give to the chicks for a week, once they finish the coxoid. Err I think I used Aprivo plus last time 3 years ago. But there is Aprivo plus and Apirvo avian. They seem very similar in all but price! Is there any major difference? I ordered the Aprivo plus in the end from amazon.........hope this was a good move? Will it be suitable do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 No real difference, they're more or less the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 No real difference, they're more or less the same Thanks DM I thought so......but couldn't be sure I was missing something.......except the difference in price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 The regular Avipro was the original one, primarily aimed at the reptile market, but also used but owners of other animals. They may differ slightly, and TBH I haven't checked the ingredients, but it will do the same job. Crossgates makes a very similar product, but it's more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Crossgates makes a very similar product I remember that was what I used last time DM another quick question. I have a bag of the medicated chick crumb, which I obviously cant use for the chicks. Should I throw it away, or could I use it for Max and Polly? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I'm afraid that you can't use it on adult birds, specifically laying hens; either pass it on to someone else with chicks (before it runs out of date) or dispose of it. It seems a waste, and goes against the grain, but that's the official guidance The pre-/pro-biotic powder is a good staple in your first aid kit, and I've used it at various times for all my animals. Bear in mind that the better poultry tonics such as Nettex's Vit Boost or Life-Guard also contain pre- and pro-biotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 The pre-/pro-biotic powder is a good staple in your first aid kit, and I've used it at various times for all my animals. Bear in mind that the better poultry tonics such as Nettex's Vit Boost or Life-Guard also contain pre- and pro-biotics. Ah, I didn't know that My hens usually get Lifeguard and ACV one week in four. pass it on to someone else with chicks I did that last time, but don't know anyone hatching this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
