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Do you have to feed broilers starter/grower when they are young, as if you would with layers? Or can you start them on the same feed you plan to use when they get bigger?
I ask because I found someone on craigslist that sells a more healthy (not completely GMO free) chicken feed... I would like to stay away from commercial brands and feed my birds the best food- well because, you are what you eat, right?
Anyhow- I would like these guys to be as healthy as possible and if you do your research, you know they put some crappy stuff in our food, makes you wonder what they put into livestock feed...
So the big question (sorry about my rambling) can I feed the little guys and gals just anything, or do they need a starter feed for a while?
Also- do any of you recommend or know where to get a more organic feed for a reasonable price? This guy on CL sells his for $15 for a 50# bag... but not totally organic...
I ask because I found someone on craigslist that sells a more healthy (not completely GMO free) chicken feed... I would like to stay away from commercial brands and feed my birds the best food- well because, you are what you eat, right?
Anyhow- I would like these guys to be as healthy as possible and if you do your research, you know they put some crappy stuff in our food, makes you wonder what they put into livestock feed...
So the big question (sorry about my rambling) can I feed the little guys and gals just anything, or do they need a starter feed for a while?
Also- do any of you recommend or know where to get a more organic feed for a reasonable price? This guy on CL sells his for $15 for a 50# bag... but not totally organic...