starter feed

  1. S

    Substitute chick starter feed??

    My hen hatched one singular baby yesterday evening that I didn’t know about until I spotted the egg the day before. What can I feed the chick in a pinch?? I can’t buy starter feed until Monday where I’m at.
  2. ElGoose

    Another important feed question for goslings

    Hey! I’m just wondering what to do really as I have another 2-5 days until my actual waterfowl starter feed arrives (no place in my area sells it! The shops are useless here and this was the fastest delivery I could get) I know people say to mix brewers yeast in with chick crumb but they just...
    • ElGoose
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    • gosling help starter feed
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    • Forum: Geese
  3. ElGoose

    Started feed suggestions!

    So our 2 baby goslings at the moment aren’t at all interested in chick feed which was originally suggested to us, but after doing more research it looks like people are against using chick feed because it’s not enough for them (don’t worry it’s not medicated so nothing dangerous in it) I’m just...
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    • gosling gosling care goslings starter feed
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    • Forum: Geese
  4. H

    Question about starter feed.

    Hello! I have 1 bag of starter feed (20 kg) for 0-8 weeks left. My chicks are about 10 weeks. Can I finish this bag before i change to another or is there something in the starter that they shouldn't have to much of? Thanks. Can add one more question. The chicks grind the feed into a fine...
  5. M

    Recommendations for Chukar Partridge Feed?

    Due to a possible infection caused by the dried game bird feed, I'm looking for any suggestions or recommendations on what to feed my adult Chukar Partridges. Are there any brands of game bird feed that is the gold standard? What percent of protein is typically ideal for adult partridges...
  6. T

    Medicated or non-medicated chick starter?

    Hi. I am brand new to raising chicks. I am getting my chicks in a few days and I need some advice on whether to go with medicated or non-medicated starter feed. I've read differing opinions and I'm more confused now than before researching. I live on a rural, wooded property (new to us) that has...
  7. meepANDpeep

    Baby Quail Feed -- Can someone look at what I'm feeding my baby quail and tell me if it's okay?

    I blended my baby quails a feed with the following ingredients into small/fine bits: 1. Manna Pro Organic Starter Crumble Complete Feed - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I41XZP4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This wasn't enough protein, so I created my own formula and...
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    • chick insects protein food quail starter starter birds starter feed
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    • Forum: Quail
  8. A

    Are there any alternatives to chick starter feed?

    I’m hatching chicken eggs (7 hopefully they all hatch) and I can’t find starter feed where I live. Are there any alternatives to it?
  9. P

    FEED NOT EATING HELPP!!!

    Hi. I have hatched chicks and they are brahma. They used to feed on starter feed however since they have aged above 5 weeks they have stopped eating feeds. They free range and eat grass but I have tried mixed starter feed with grower feed. Bought different grower feeds but still not eating...
  10. ecwb12

    New to BYC

    Hi BYC community, I'm very happy to be a newly joined member! I have just brought home my first ever flock of chicks a couple of days ago. I have 5 golden sex link hens that are happy in their brooder, and I am currently working on their coop in my backyard. I have a couple of questions right...
  11. dude with the ducks

    Duckling Grower Feed?

    I was wondering what would happen if I used 22% starter/grower feed for the first 7 weeks with my ducklings? I know your "supposed" to feed 22% for first 2 weeks and then 17% until they start laying. Or what would happen if I used a "layer" crumble that is 17% from weeks 3-first egg? I know that...
  12. C

    What is Coccidiosis?

    Hello, I am new to chickens and am hoping to get 2 Rhode Island Red Hens as well as 2 Buckeye Hens. I am wondering what Coccidiosis is and what it does to chicks. The chickens would be a day old when I get them and I'm also wondering about starter feed? Help!!
  13. D

    Chick feed

    Question about feed. We are feeding our chicks a medicated starter feed. The bag says that this should be fed till they are 18 weeks but I have read elsewhere that they need to move to “developer” feed at 6 weeks and then in to “layer” feed at 6 months. What’s the skinny? We bought a big bag of...
  14. T

    19 + 21 = 20?

    I have a 21 percent chick starter feed and a 19 percent finisher feed. If I mix them in a 1:1 ratio. I should get a feed that has 20 percent protein in it like most flock raiser feeds. Could I feed this to my entire flock if I wanted.
  15. MarioBranwell

    Worried about the feed I give to my chicks :(

    I am kind of a new breeder and have almost 3 week old chicks and I started feeding grains from 3 days ago but I was feeding chick starter feed before that. I never had any problems so far so good. Today when I read a post from a forum they said not to feed chickens raw beans/ grains. Im bit...
  16. Roley

    To Medicate or Not to Medicate?

    Hi all just got new chicks and I’m so in love! My chickies are outside romping around as we speak and I worry about the bugs they may be eating out here. I’ve chosen to go more organic with non-medicated starter feed, however I’m concerned with coccidiosis (not well versed on this). Thought and...
  17. M

    transitioning to layer feed

    My 3 silver Wyandottes are at week 15. Do I stat transitioning them from starter to layer feed now? Soon? Maybe start with 75% starter/25% layer for a week, then 50/50 for a week and so on? I realize I am probably being over-precise, but all those years of teaching math and science have...
  18. quail power

    California Valley Quail - Humidity, feed & enclosure to hatch & raise

    We would like to learn about incubating & raising quail. My 9 year old daughter is currently incubating 9 eggs from wild California (Valley) Quail from our backyard. The momma quail was killed by a roaming cat. So we are scrambling to learn how to hatch & care for them until they are old...
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    • enclosure humidity incubation quail starter feed
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    • Forum: Quail
  19. Cook1805

    Time to change???

    My chicks are getting to the 6 week mark and I thought I had read that I could feed the Starer/ Grower feed up to 18 weeks. I was looking on my bag and it only recommended to be fed up to 6 weeks. I'm currently feeding Country Lane 18% Chick Starter/Grower Crumbles medicated it's almost time to...
  20. hoopsie13

    starting my own flock...

    My dad has had 9 laying hens a little over a year and i became interested in starting out small and build from there. we went today to get 3 more for his flock and 4 for myself. they are doing well... im guessing a week or two old. if anyone has any tips on good additives (if any exist) for...
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