Coop, Buy or DIY

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Quick question:
Until what age do I have to feed the starter food to the Buff Orpington. our checks are almost 3 months and doesn't seem interested in the starter food and always looking for something else. Today they flew over the fence to my neighbor's house, I think in search of food.
Please advise what should I feed them now. Should I stick to the starter food until they are ready to lay eggs or feed something else.
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They should be on unmedicated starter at that point. Layer feed is for actively laying birds only. Feed should always be available during the day. Flying the fence is probably more to do with boredom rather than hunger. Keep them occupied by giving them a pile of hay, leaves, or grass clipping to scratch around in.
 
Right now I'm feeding Purina brand.
For what age is the grower food. I'm looking at a book in which it states that I can feed grower with starter from day one
 
Hoping it's ok if I jump in on this thread, in reference to cool kits. It's my only choice as I can't build one and bought 4 chicks on a whim for my small farm. We have acreage so might be able to let them free range during the day eventually, but need a primary coop. I'm looking at these 2 if anyone can give my input on size for what I'm doing, if it's enough. Thanks everyone!!

https://www.coastalfarm.com/product/coops-feathers-walk-chicken-barn/


http://www.hayneedle.com/product/boomer-george-large-homestead-chicken-coop1.cfm
 
Right now I'm feeding Purina brand.
For what age is the grower food. I'm looking at a book in which it states that I can feed grower with starter from day one
You have to be careful with grower. Some are formulated for meat birds, and have a lower protein content to help control the growth rate. Growing, developing chicks need a feed with a minimum protein content of 18% and a calcium content of less than 2%. Any feed that fits those parameters will be just fine. Medicated feed does contain a thiamine blocker. Fed long term, it may cause thiamine deficiency.
 
Hoping it's ok if I jump in on this thread, in reference to cool kits. It's my only choice as I can't build one and bought 4 chicks on a whim for my small farm. We have acreage so might be able to let them free range during the day eventually, but need a primary coop. I'm looking at these 2 if anyone can give my input on size for what I'm doing, if it's enough. Thanks everyone!!

https://www.coastalfarm.com/product/coops-feathers-walk-chicken-barn/


http://www.hayneedle.com/product/boomer-george-large-homestead-chicken-coop1.cfm
Build one yourself. Prefab coops don't hold up well, and manufacturers grossly overestimate capacity. Even with free ranging, you still need a coop with ample room. No matter where you live, there will be times when the birds can be stuck inside for days at a time.
 
I'm raising them for eggs
So you are suggesting that my chicken should have at least 18% protein and 2% calcium food, right?
And should I start the grower food now or wait.
 
I'm raising them for eggs
So you are suggesting that my chicken should have at least 18% protein and 2% calcium food, right?
And should I start the grower food now or wait.
Those are the requirements that young chickens need for proper growth and development. And the feed should be less than 2% calcium, any higher and it can be deadly. If the grower feed fits the parameters, go for it.
 

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