10 weeks old with layers

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Matt M

Matt M

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Apr 16, 2016
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I have 10 weeks old with layers do i feed them all layer pellets or chick grower/finisher. Also i will have the same produm when my hen haches out here eggs iam going to keep them all in the same coop do i feed the chicks and chickens the same food. Plz help
 
I do not recommend feeding them all the same food. The protein in the grower is too high for layers, and will cause laying problems, and the protein in the layer is too low for chicks. This can cause lasting, damaging effects.
 
Matt M said:
So what do I do.
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I don't mean to come off as rude, but it probably would've been helpful to plan beforehand. If you know you are going to have birds at different ages, you need to plan their accommodations. You will need to keep them separate for about 2 more months. I suggest you keep them in an area where they can see them but not get to them. They are old enough to go outside at this age.
 
K thanks I didn't know I was getting different ages till my neighbor gave them to me.
 
Matt M said:
K thanks I didn't know I was getting different ages till my neighbor gave them to me.
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Thats fine. How many are there? If they're only a couple, they can go in a dog crate set in the run attached to a doghouse type thing.
 
K what do I do with the mama and the chicks then. I got told I can just leav them in the coop and she will take care of them but don't they need chick starter. Thanks alto
 
Matt M said:
K what do I do with the mama and the chicks then. I got told I can just leav them in the coop and she will take care of them but don't they need chick starter. Thanks alto
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I would take them away from her if you care about them living.
 
You can keep your chickens together. Starter or grower (18-22%) is fine for layers! In fact many people feed this feed for the chickens whole lives. Don't feed layer to the chicks, the calcium is too high. Starter/grower is fine.
 

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