Feed chicks Grower from start?

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

Hi, is it OK to feed Chicks Grower feed from the start? I use Seedhouse Grower for all my pullets, layers and roosters. But do I switch them all to chick starter when I have chicks hatch or have everyone on Grower?
I use Seedhouse brand, both are micro crushed grain Musli mix and have natural anti cocci ok for eating eggs, Starter has 20% protein, Grower has 16% protein.
See pics for details.
Thanks!

 

[DobieLover]

Hi, is it OK to feed Chicks Grower feed from the start? I use Seedhouse Grower for all my pullets, layers and roosters. But do I switch them all to chick starter when I have chicks hatch or have everyone on Grower?
I use Seedhouse brand, both are micro crushed grain Musli mix and have natural anti cocci ok for eating eggs, Starter has 20% protein, Grower has 16% protein.
See pics for details.
Thanks!
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Personally, I would switch the entire flock to the STARTER and leave them on it. IMO, 16% protein is the bare minimum. I feed 20% to the entire flock and have had no health or behavioral issues.

 

[GC-Raptor]

is it OK to feed Chicks Grower feed from the start?

16% Protein is low for chicks under 6 weeks old.
18% is adequate and what I feed to all ages. Medicated for the first 10 weeks.
I like feeds with 18 to 20% Protein. A Non-Medicated Starter Grower or a All-Flock crumble with Oyster Shells separately for my pullets and hens. .
I have 2 year old Barred Rocks,

and 17 weeks old ISA Browns at POL, waiting for that first egg.
A couple have been checking out the nest boxes.

GC

 

[Folly's place]

I agree that 16% protein is very low for chicks, and here we feed an all flock feed, 20% protein to everyone, with separate oyster shell for the hens who are laying eggs.
Mary

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

I would always feed chicks 20%. I just feed everybody 20%, it’s good for them anyway. Even my ducks.

 

[WVBirdsAndBees]

Agree with everyone else. We use an 18% Starter/Grower crumble for almost our entire flock (plus oyster shell for layers). 20% should be fine for all.

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

Thanks for your replies! I'll buy the Chick Starter with 20% protein to feed all of mine then. I have shell grit free choice on the side for calcium.