Recovering from disease

The recovery period after any disease is very important. We treat the bird’s symptoms but then we should help the recovery period where the bird has lost various micronutrients or has an impaired intestinal function which will require time to heal. Healing requires energy as well as the building blocks to replace damaged cells. It can be confusing as to which supplement to use and as a guide we suggest:

1. If the problem is likely to have led to poor nutrient uptake and egg production or growth is important then consider using Chicken Vet Amino Plus to boost protein and vitamins in the water
2. If the birds appear slow, lethargic, or appear to need more energy, then our Carnitine booster - Chicken Vet LC Energy given in the water over 5 days will help
3. Where the birds are underweight and need to put weight on, a combination of Chicken Vet LC Energy and Chicken Vet Amino Plus can be used. For longer term improvement such as pre lay where the pullets are under weight we would use Promac.
4. After loose droppings and diarrhoea it would be sensible to add products to help restore the normal gut flora and we strongly recommend Flight Path as a very good natural range of chicken intestinal bacteria.
5. Beryl’s is a range of probiotics which also has a role to play in restoring gut health
6. Finally, where the intestinal problem is mild you might consider Oregano as a natural product with anti bacterial affects. This is available as Oregano concentrate.

As always if the problem persists then consult your vet.

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