Ok, so it would be really nice if people would read the whole thread and actually try and comprehend. I was saying that layer pellets (WHEN APPROPRIATE, of course; since I’ve had chickens for 4 years and am not an idiot) will make life easier and they won’t waste food forever.
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I did not mean switch to layer pellets now. I meant when you switch to the layer pellets at the appropriate time, then life will get easier. I never said put chicks on layer pellets.
I just meant that the pellets are bigger and account for less waste and will make your life easier WHEN THEY ARE OLDER.
*again, edited for people who don’t read very well*
That’s just what they do. WHEN THEY ARE 18 - 20 WEEKS, switch them to layer pellets and they won’t be as messy. But as chicks, there’s really not much you can do about it. I agree with the poster who suggested the cookie sheet; I put a square piece of wood underneath my chicks feeder so when the...