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All great points make. Thanks guys! What do I deworm them with? I was told by the lady whom I bought the chicks from to get diatomaceous earth to keep them free of pests. So far, their feathered butts are sparkling clean; well, as clean as a chicken butt can get. Do I need to get that...

I just bought my very first chicks so I am new at this. I was told to give them starter chick feed until their first egg lay. I would like to vary their diet but I don't want to accidentally harm them or stunt or disrupt their natural development. I want healthy egg layers for years to come...