Baby Chicks 5 weeks

[emm1205]

Help, im so confused, we have 10 chicks that are on medicated feed, we were told 18 weeks or until they lay. My question is if I put the 10 new chicks with the older hens if the older chicks eat their medicated feed will it harm them. Thanks

 

[ChickNanny13]

No it wouldn't but if you're feeding the hens layer, it would hurt the chicks. That's why some just feed Flock Raiser, All Flock, All Purpose, etc .... adding a separate dish of Oyster Shells on the side. When you do "add" your chicks to the flock, remember to "See but no touch". Not advisable to just put them together.

 

[chickens really]

I only keep my Chicks on medicated starter till 6 weeks and then switch to Grower/Finisher and never feed layer feed. I provide oyster shell in a separate dish.

 

[GC-Raptor]

No the Medicated feed with Amprolium as the active ingredient will not harm your hens.
But you will have to supply a container of Oyster Shells or Crushed Limestone to supply Calcium. . .
My Hens got Medicated feed for 10 weeks when I got Chicks last August. No harm done.
I feed Medicated feed for 10 weeks, then when bag is empty I switch to a Non-Medicated Starter-Grower or All-Flock/Flock Raiser Crumble, 18/20% Protein. This is what I feed regularly. GC