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can adult chickens have baby food

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by peep peep betty, Aug 22, 2013.

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  1. Aug 22, 2013 #1
    peep peep betty

    peep peep betty In the Brooder

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    can my older chicken eat chick food he really likes it is it ok?
     
  2. Aug 22, 2013 #2
    ChickenAndMore

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    Grown chickens can eat chick feed, however it can not be their main diet.
     
  3. Aug 22, 2013 #3
    ChickensRDinos

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    They are fine to eat non-medicated starter or grower as long as they have an extra calcium source like oyster shell free choice at all times. I would not give medicated chick starter to adult birds.
     
  4. Aug 22, 2013 #4
    BantamFan4Life

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  5. Aug 22, 2013 #5
    Mr MKK FARMS

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    Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us! [​IMG]
     
  6. Aug 22, 2013 #6
    drumstick diva

    drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Member 8 Years

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    [​IMG] I think it would be better to keep him on adult feed - too much of the chick starter and he may not want to eat his regular food.
     
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  7. Aug 23, 2013 #7
    peep peep betty

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    i only give it to him/her once in a blue moon when i have extra in the very bottom of the bag
     
  8. Aug 24, 2013 #8
    redsoxs

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    I agree with the post immediately above - won't hurt them but don't over do it.
     

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