Can 3 week old Pekins have Chick Grower?

[CashmereSussex]

okies well today i got my 2 3 week old pekins from our local markets and i found out when i got home i have ran out of Chick starter so i have to feed them Chick Grower, will this be okay?

 

[justusnak]

I dont think it is ideal for them...im not for sure. Might be ok for a day or so, untill you can get more starter. Anyone else know???

 

[beliabeans]

its protine is best for them as starter grow , keep them on that for 2 months

 

[Jay262]

Dont worry about it i have fed many of my birds chick grower some of them even from day 1 it wont be a big issue. Its recomended you use starter for so long thats all.

 

[SycolinWoodsChickens]

You will need to supplement the chick grower by adding niacin to their water. There is niacin in waterfowl food not sure that there is an adequate level in chick grower - you may wan to check the bag to see if it is added already. Also, the food needs to be non-medicated for ducks - I'm guessing that Grower is not medicated?
Good luck!

 

[Amiga]

I think I switched from starter to grower at about three weeks, actually. And yes, if you're using chick feed, add some niacin. It should be inexpensive, and may help the ducklings avoid neurological disorders (doesn't happen to all of them, but it could be a problem).