Water is essential for proper growth and development. Fresh, clean water should be available at all times. Clean the waterers each day. Always use fresh feed that has not been stored for more than four weeks. The use of medication against coccidiosis is recommended in starter and grower feed only.
Coccidiosis is a common killer of chickens.
Either medicated feed or biological control of this disease is needed. Other more comprehensive feeding programs are also available for small semi-commercial operations. For more information on these programs, please contact your county Extension office. Cooperative Extension and other agencies of the U.S.D.A. provide equal opportunities in programs and employment. These pages are currently being maintained from the Communications Office, University of Maine Cooperative Extension.