Chicks feed

[jprice2ndlt]

Will the chicks feed hurt the momma? I cant really mix the feed or they will try to eat hers.

 

[Mahonri]

Won't hurt the mamma.

 

[Davaroo]

No. In fact the extra protein and enrgy it contains could harldy hurt active hens. It lack's calcium, though, so if it will make up a significant part of the hens diet, offer them some oyster shell.

By the same token, avoid giving laying feed to chicks - the extra calcium it contains is bad for them.