1. NatJ

    I’m confused what to be feeding layer chicks 10 weeks old. I feed DuMor chick grower and it says it is good up to 18 weeks of age for layers.

    Chicken foods are usually similar enough that you can switch cold turkey without causing trouble, but gradually is also fine. If the new food is at all different, the chickens may need a few days to get used to it-- that is a point in favor of a gradual transition, or just put out two feeders...
  2. NatJ

    I’m confused what to be feeding layer chicks 10 weeks old. I feed DuMor chick grower and it says it is good up to 18 weeks of age for layers.

    The chick grower is fine. At that age, adult-sized grit is probably the right size, instead of fine grit. Small amounts of vegetation for treats are fine. (Not required, but not harmful either.) They do not need diatomaceous earth. It is actually fine to feed chick grower through their entire...
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