I am also starting out and learning as I go. This afternoon, I found this great website by a veteran breeder.
So much wisdom here. I learned a lot and it addresses a lot of your questions. A great read:
http://www.themodernhomestead.us/article/Brooding+Chicks.html
Best Regards,
Karen
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Hi,
I agree, staggered hatches do present a feeding challenge. I am going thru this with my Light Sussex. Using Purina Start and Grow Medicated Crumbles and Southern States feeds. I had a hen brood alone in a coop in Feb. She raised them alone. I checked to make sure it would...