Feed them flock raiser or starter?

[Namble]

I have some chicks that are 7-10 weeks old. Its been so long since I've had baby chicks and I forgot what to feed them at this age. Should I keep them on chick starter until they are 18ish weeks old? I was told to switch them to flock raiser when they are about 10 weeks old which is about now. So I am going to the feed store now but I don't exactly know what I am getting them. lol. Someone tell me what I need to get!

-Grant

 

[Mrs.Puff]

Probably either would be fine. I feed flock raiser at that point b/c mine already range with the adults by that time, and I don't want the big ones to get into the medicated feed. Mostly you just don't want them to get too much calcium. Flock raiser is cheaper, BTW.

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

In my opinion, the flock raiser makes their poo smell really, really bad. They seem to really like it though.

 

[RockwaterFarm]

Flock raiser would be best since most starters have meds in them and the chicks don't need that anymore.

 

[DKM]

I'm confused about the chick starter. Do you want medicated? How long do you feed the medicated if that's what you do? Why would you want the medicated?

 

[Tala]

I feed Purina Flock Raiser to everyone.
I started my last batch of chicks on it at 2 weeks old. They're beautiful and maturing nicely. I'm a believer.
Haven't found anything that I like better.