Feed switch question

[mozzar_ELLA]

My older chicks are ready to switch to grower feed but they are living with younger chicks. Should I wait 2 weeks for the younger ones to be ready before switching? Will it hurt the younger ones systems if I just switch them all now? Or will it stunt or have any other negative effect on my older ones if I wait until they’re all ready? And one more bonus question, when should I stop giving food at night? Sorry I have a lot of questions hahaha

 

[Perris]

all ages can eat chick crumb, and in my experience all love it! It has higher protein than the grower or layer, and won't harm anyone. It's a bit more expensive, that's all.
I don't give feed at night. But I do let them out to eat shortly after dawn and they're out till dusk.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Easier to stick with the starter for now and let the younger ones catch up, assuming you still have starter on hand. Switch to grower when you run out of starter.

 

[GC-Raptor]

I feed all my Chicks, Pullets and Hens a Starter Grower 18%, or an All-Flock crumble 20% if it's on sale.

I offer Oyster Shells separately for the Calcium needed by the Layers.

I leave feed 24/7 in coops and brooder.
Coops are rodent proof when I close the pop door after sunset. Brooder is in my enclosed porch. GC