Chick Boost introduces beneficial bacteria to the crop which assist the
chick in developing a positive bacteria culture in its digestive tract.
Commercially hatched chicks are raised in a clean enviroment and are not
exposed to natural flora found in the hens digestive tract. Because of
HCl gastric secreation which starts at day 18 of incubation, a newborn
chick is at high risk for disease. More than any other animal chicks
should be provided beneficial bacteria right after birth. Beneficial
Bacteria in the digestive tract help to crowd out the bad bacteria. This
is known as selective exclusion and will help the animal fight off bad
bacteria.(E. Coli, etc). A healthy gut leads to a healthy immune system
to help combat disease and stress. Chick Boost mixes easily into water
and is recommended that as soon chicks are born that the water is made
available to them. 3oz.