Feeding a Rooster

[ChickNanny13]

I start my chicks off on Purina Med Chick Starter for a month, then switch to Purina Flock Raiser (20%), adding a separate dish of Oyster Shells when the girls start laying. So much easier than feeding by "age/stage" .

Search in the Article Section, KikisGirls has a feed comparison chart going. I would put the link but have no clue how to do that, sorry.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Would you mind sharing some brand names of flock feed?

I have used both posted above. The Purina is 20% protein. Currently I am using the purina because I like tsc better than the place that carries the Nutrena. I am going to contact the local feed mills see if they have a flock feed and compare prices.

 

[AlleysChicks]

The purina is about $6 more here plus I feed ducks and chickens so I buy the nutrena.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

It's about $4 more here. I also feed ducks and chickens. Like I said the other store is not as convenient or as clean. The difference in price doesn't outweigh the service - in my opinion.

 

[ChickNanny13]

I pay $23.49 for a 50# bag

 

[AlleysChicks]

I pay $23.49 for a 50# bag

 

[chickens really]

Chick feed is fine till about 6 to 8 weeks old. Then a Grower/ Finisher. I never switch to a layer feed. I feed grower/finisher and oyster shell on the side..

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

Can newborn chicks eat 'adult' crumble feed as in can they fit it through their beaks into digestive system? In case eggs are hatched and you are in a bind.

 

[JanetMarie]

Can newborn chicks eat 'adult' crumble feed as in can they fit it through their beaks into digestive system? In case eggs are hatched and you are in a bind.

They can fit it into their beak and swallow it, then when their crop gets impacted they slowly die.

 

[GC-Raptor]

I am currently feeding a Non-Medicated Start & Grow 18% to my three 28 month old hens with Oyster Shells on the side. Why? Because I can get a 25# bag. A 40 or 50# bag goes bad before its used up.
My girls love the feed and the eggs are strong.
A Non-Medicated Starter-Grower and a All-Flock/Flock Raiser are similar except for Niacin and Protein. The Starter Grower may not have enough Niacin for ducks.
The All-Flock/Flock Raiser can also be found in Pellet form. My TSC carries two brands in Pellet form which is less wasteful than Crumbles.
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I have 7 Chicks in the Brooder. They are currently fed a Medicated Start & Grow.
After 10 weeks I will transition to a All-Flock Pellet for all.
My local TSC started to carry it a week or two ago. GC