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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: pierre on April 23, 2014, 02:21:13 pm

Title: Which Probiotic for chicks
Post by: pierre on April 23, 2014, 02:21:13 pm

Hi all .....
 
... can I have your suggestions .... as to which Probiotic to add to chicks water .....?
Ta
Pete

Title: Re: Which Probiotic for chicks
Post by: chrismahon on April 23, 2014, 02:27:24 pm

We never add anything to water Pierre as it discourages them from drinking. All our chicks at day two get a small spot of probiotic natural yoghurt in their beaks. That is enough to activate their system I think and they grow well with it. I make sure the yoghurt is multi-culture, not just one, but four or so. Some people don't bother of course.

Title: Re: Which Probiotic for chicks
Post by: Eve on April 24, 2014, 08:55:02 pm

Chris, how do you know which or how many probiotics are in a given yoghurt? I just always grab the green Yeovalley Organic With Probiotics pots in the shops, I thought these things were all pretty much the same  ??? 


Is it a case of asking the manufacturer?  :)

Title: Re: Which Probiotic for chicks
Post by: hughesy on April 25, 2014, 07:54:07 am

Why do you feel the need to add stuff to chicks water?