====== Vaccines ======
  - [[journal:2026-08:day-2026-08-20|2026-08-20 (Thursday)]] Vaccinated [[batch-0|batch 0]], [[batch-1|batch 1]], [[batch-2|batch 2]], [[batch-3|batch 3]] chicks

===== Treatments =====
  * 2026-09-07: Started **amprolium** for batch 1 and batch 2 chicks (suspected coccidiosis — after batch-2 mortality).
  * Week of 2026-09-14: **liver tonic + vitamin doses + amino acids** given to [[batch-1|batch 1]], [[batch-2|batch 2]] and [[batch-3|batch 3]] chicks (supportive course after the amprolium round).
  * Week of 2026-09-16: same course started for [[batch-4|batch 4]] chicks (day-old, new batch).

===== Duration guidance =====
  * Supportive supplements (liver tonic / vitamins / amino acids) run **3-5 days**, max **7 days**, then stop — plain clean water + starter feed is enough.
  * **Never give B-complex / thiamine (B1) while amprolium is being given** — amprolium works by blocking thiamine; B1 in the water cancels the treatment.
  * Repeat a short (3-5 day) vitamin course only on a trigger: vaccination, antibiotic/anticoccidial/deworming treatment, transport, heat stress, or visible deficiency.
  * Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) accumulate — continuous daily supplementation long-term is not required and can be harmful.
  * Sources: TNAU Agritech (growing chicks — vitamins/antibiotics 3-5 days); poultry liver-tonic product labels (5 days); PoultryDVM amprolium monograph (thiamine interaction).