Changing Chick Starter?

[silkie1472]

I have three chicks: a white leghorn roo, and two turkey chicks (picture below). They are around 3.5 weeks old and have been raised on Dumor Chick Starter and Grower (TSC Brand). However, I would like to provide a little more protection against coccidiosis.

Will changing their chick starter harm them?

 

[0wen]

They'll be fine switching to medicated feed.

 

[silkie1472]

Thanks for the reply. I meant to include something else as well:

Does it matter if the chick starter is a different brand?

 

[junebuggena]

Nope. Doesn't matter at all. Most feeds are made up of the same basic ingredients, just slightly different ratios of grains. And chickens have cast-iron digestive systems.

 

[silkie1472]

Thanks! This is a little off topic, but what kind of food do geese need to be fed. I know that it must be higher in protein, but I am still not sure.

Are there any recommended brands?

 

[junebuggena]

Flock Raiser is formulated for all ages of chickens, ducks, and geese. Geese do not need a higher protein feed than chickens. In fact, it's thought that 'angel wing' can be caused by high protein diets.

 

[silkie1472]

Thanks! I'll definitely check into that.