ccat1
Chirping
- Sep 3, 2015
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I have 6 chicks, about 7 weeks old. Very healthy and doing well.
I have been reading a lot about when to take them off Medicated Starter feed, and found the "medicated" is mainly for coccidiosis, My research shows most wisdom says not to feed them layer feed until they start laying.
Should I switch their feed to something else or keep with the Medicated Starter feed until they are around laying age?
Thank you so much for the advice.
Also..........I still have the chicks in my shop in a fairly good sized pen but know they need to get outside in the "bigger chicks" run. I can separate them for a month or so, but wanted to know if I can't give them a heat source, will they be able to handle the cool nights here in Northern Alabama? We still have some 30's predicted for the next week or so.
Thanks again
I have been reading a lot about when to take them off Medicated Starter feed, and found the "medicated" is mainly for coccidiosis, My research shows most wisdom says not to feed them layer feed until they start laying.
Should I switch their feed to something else or keep with the Medicated Starter feed until they are around laying age?
Thank you so much for the advice.
Also..........I still have the chicks in my shop in a fairly good sized pen but know they need to get outside in the "bigger chicks" run. I can separate them for a month or so, but wanted to know if I can't give them a heat source, will they be able to handle the cool nights here in Northern Alabama? We still have some 30's predicted for the next week or so.
Thanks again