Amount of feed for chicks?

[mckenzieethan]

Hello! I am new to chickens and was wondering, do I just keep the chick starter bowl full for them? or do they only need/ should have a certain amount daily?

 

[3riverschick]

Hello! I am new to chickens and was wondering, do I just keep the chick starter bowl full for them? or do they only need/ should have a certain amount daily?

Hi mckenzieethan

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Feed them as much as they will eat at all times. Also get some chick sized grit and sprinkle it on the bottom of their brooder. Use granite grit. It's sharp to build a stronger gizzard and sparkly to attract the chicks attention. What breed of birds do you have and how many?
The Science Of Feeding Grit To Poultry
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/891051/the-science-of-feeding-grit-to-poultry
http://www.ncgranite.com/crushed-stone-surry-county/cut-stone-mt-airy-nc/gran-i-grit-products.html
http://www.countrysideorganics.com/faqs/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-grit/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/gran-i-grit-insoluable-crushed-granite
Click on the blue hot link : Gran-I-Grit insoluable crushed granite " underneath the pic for detailed instructions on how much and when to feed different sizes of this grit.
Types of chick feeders:
http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/chick_feeders.html
http://www.flemingoutdoors.com/poultryfeeders.html
I use the Plastic 1 Quart Jar Feeder because it doesn't rust.

Search around the Net for the best prices. I pay about 10.00 for 50 lbs. of grit. At Agway, I can buy it by the lb. . Always good if you have a small flock like mine.
Best Regards,
Karen and the Light Sussex

 

[mckenzieethan]

Guy im getting them from says he has isa brown hens and barred rock rooster, so not sure if it would be a mix or just isa brown?! And I plan to have around 8 how many do you have?

 

[3riverschick]

Guy im getting them from says he has isa brown hens and barred rock rooster, so not sure if it would be a mix or just isa brown?! And I plan to have around 8 how many do you have?

I have Light Sussex. Been at it 2 years. Have 10 adults (3M,7F) and the chicks from this years hatches,
14 now and 8 due to hatch.
Best,
Karen

 

[mckenzieethan]

Don't the males fight?