The FR chicks are coming soon but I won't be able to get the 26% starter until a few days after they arrive. I've got plenty of 17% layer mix that's very fine and consists of small grains (millet, barley, and others) and also has a large "powder" fraction.
Is there any reason not to feed hatchlings the layer mix for a couple of days until we get the high-protein starter?
My thought is that it's probably at least as good as what they'd get in the wild and that folks didn't always have tested high protein mixes for their chicks...
Also, what about supplying grit for the little ones?
Thanks!
-DB
Is there any reason not to feed hatchlings the layer mix for a couple of days until we get the high-protein starter?
My thought is that it's probably at least as good as what they'd get in the wild and that folks didn't always have tested high protein mixes for their chicks...
Also, what about supplying grit for the little ones?
Thanks!
-DB
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