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Health Program Prior to Breeding The importance of a Pre-breeding program is to
insure optimum fertility and for the reproduction of healthy
young birds. After Young bird Season Vaccinate all birds on the premises for PMV and
Paratyphoid. To play it safe, booster the Paratyphoid 3-4
weeks later. Four Weeks Before Pairing Increase protein levels to around 18% to
prepare the birds for the stress off breeding. This can be
accomplished by adding 20% protein pellets to the regular feed. Vitamins and Minerals including Calcium should
be offered 3 times a week. Powdered vitamins and minerals
can be added to the grit and changed every other day. Three Weeks Before Pairing Start 10 day course of a broad spectrum
antibiotic to (theoretically) Clear up any subclinical bacterial problems.
Baytril may be a good Choice if you have had a history of Paratyphoid
problems. Note: It is always best to base your antibiotic
choice on culture/sensitivity tests. Start a 5 day course of Canker treatment. The drugs used to control canker (Ridzol,Emtryl,Spartrix,Flagyl) May have an adverse effect on fertility in the
cock. Avoid these drugs After pairing before the eggs are laid and when
feeding young. It is best to treat 3 weeks before pairing up,
then again while on eggs. Two Weeks Before Pairing Have fecal exams done on the breeders and if
positive treat accordingly. If unable or unwilling to have fecal exams
done, treat for Coccidia (Corid or Sulmit) for 5 days and worm with 1-2
drops of Ivomec orally per bird. Increase light to 14 hours a day. This is best
done by turning the Lights on in early morning so the birds have a
natural dusk. (e.g., if dusk is at 6pm, turn lights on at
4am. and off at 8 or 9am.) This will insure that they Are not caught off
their nests at night. After the breeding season, the birds should be
given a rest from medications To decrease the risk of developing resistance
to these drugs and allow The birds to develop some level of natural
immunity. J.F. Higgins, V.M.D. VCA Northside Animal Hospital 185 Mikron road Bethleham, PA. 18020 MILO A TOP BREEDER AT WALSH LOFT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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