chicks just arrived! feed question?

[Lee1]

Hello, just recieved 18 SLW's in the mail (from townline) I have given them warm water with a little sugar, (dipped there beaks in water first).

My question is I spinkled feed on paper towel, the feed is medicated manna pro chick starter crumbles. First off the feed looks kinda big, second the expiration date on the 5 lb bag of feed is 2/13/11.

What do guys think about this? Thanks in advance.

 

[theoldchick]

If you just purchased the feed take it back for an exchange. Sprinkling feed on paper towels is fine-just make sure you keep the area clean.

Congrats on your birds!

 

[Fred's Hens]

Agree, it should have pulled from shelf of store. With receipt I'd think they'd refund.
With that many chicks, a 50 lb bag just makes sense. They'll go through it.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

I agree with the other posters!

Cracked feed goes bad.