Instructions for use and dosage of Chiktonik for ducklings and mulard, analogues
"Chiktonik" is the name of a drug that belongs to probiotics. In addition to normalizing the intestinal microflora, it helps maintain a normal ratio of mineral elements in the bird's body. Let's consider the composition and action of "Chiktonik" for ducklings, its purpose, dosage when used at home according to the instructions for use.
Release form and composition of "Chiktonika"
The product contains essential vitamins and minerals necessary for the growth of young birds. There are essential amino acids, compounds that improve the intestinal microflora, filler. As part of sodium pantothenate, choline chloride, inositol.
Chiktonik is a drug made in Spain. It is an opaque, dark brown liquid with a slightly sweet odor. The drug is administered orally. For sale, it is packaged in dark glass bottles of 10 ml and white plastic bottles of 1, 5 and 25 liters. The larger packaging is intended for use with large duck populations.
What diseases is it used for?
Chiktonik is intended for feeding ducklings in order to restore and improve the intestinal microflora. The drug not only restores, but also maintains it, in case of violation, the balance returns to normal.
The tool is used to eliminate the effects of harmful effects on the intestines of ducklings. Signs of impairment: loss of appetite, lethargy, inactivity, growth retardation.
The probiotic strengthens the health of ducks, enhancing the immune function of the body, protects young animals from bacteria and viruses. When the intestines of the bird are healthy, nutrients from food are absorbed better, ducklings grow quickly, and the quality of feathers improves. The drug increases the resistance of chicks to stress factors.
"Chiktonik" is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, as well as for prophylaxis with a lack of vitamins in the feed, in winter, due to a short day, or with individual deficiency in some ducklings. Used before vaccination, in case of poisoning, after antibiotic treatment. And also to accelerate growth and weight gain.
Instructions for use of the preparation for ducks
Chiktonik for birds is diluted in water to give the ducklings by mouth. Dosage: for 1 liter you need to take 1-2 ml of the product. The solution is poured into the drinking bowls of ducks and mulard.It is recommended to use an automatic drinker system. The course of using the probiotic is 5-7 days.
The solution should be given to ducklings every day, once. It must be fresh. Preparation process: take 1 ml of liquid with a syringe, pour it into clean water at room temperature. "Chiktonik" can be drunk even for little ducklings, as well as for adult birds with hypoavitaminosis and disorders of intestinal microflora.
Side effects and contraindications
"Chiktonik" is a low-hazard preparation for farm animals and birds. If you apply it according to the recommended rates, then there are no side effects. There is no negative effect: sensitizing, allergenic, carcinogenic. Contraindication for probiotic use: intolerance to the substances in the composition. After use for adult ducks, meat and eggs can be consumed without restrictions, no need to withstand any period.
Storage conditions and shelf life
Store "Chiktonik" in a dry, dark place. Temperature range - 5-20 ° С. In such conditions, you can keep it for 2 years.
Equivalent means
In addition to "Chiktonik", there are drugs with a similar composition and effect on the duck organism. The products regulate the balance of amino acids and vitamin compounds, enhance growth and improve the development of chicks. The preparations increase the bird's resistance to infections, appetite, and improve the quality of the feather. Do not contain harmful substances and growth stimulants. Among the analogues can be called "Gammatonik", "Aminovitol", "Abiotonik".
"Chiktonik" can be used to feed ducklings with vitamins and amino acids when grown at home. The drug is used within a week, it is consumed sparingly, only 1-2 ml is needed per 1 liter of water. If you buy a probiotic in plastic bottles, you can solder chicks with it for the period indicated in the instructions. The drug has long established itself as an effective tool, it is used in poultry farms for therapy and prevention of metabolic disorders and natural stimulation of young growth.