A feed question: chick starter for how long?

[HenHouse4Life]

I feed all flock feed but provide oyster shell grit for my hens. I start chicks with chick starter. There are usually good reference charts on the backs of the feed bags if you're in the store and just not sure.

 

[Hamiam]

It is available, but it's about double to triple the price if I get it at the store as opposed from directly from my local mill!

You can always read labels & see how they differ. However, for me the most important thing is the protein being at least 20%. I know one difference can be that chick feed is ground finer. My chickens prefer crumbles over pellets.