Feed

[bdog]

When should you switch from the med. chick feed and what type should i go to next?

The chickes are 3 weeks old RIR, PBR, EE!

Thanks
Jimmy

 

[abhaya]

I dont use medicated at all. They need to be on starter or flock raiser till they are about 16-18 weeks then they can go to layer. If you have a mixed flock then use flock raiser or starter/finisher and have oyster shell available. stick to soft treats for them while they are little.

 

[A.T. Hagan]

I'd keep them on chick starter until they are at least eight weeks old then transition them over to a grower feed until they lay their first eggs then over to layer. Or you can keep them on starter all the way till their first eggs then go to layer. I use Purina Flock Raiser myself so at eight to ten weeks I begin to transition them onto that the supplement oyster shell on the side at about five months.