Finally got my chickens

[4boysn6chicks]

Good Morning!

I live in the Berkshire hills in western Massachusetts and have been a mother to six chicks now for almost two weeks, 2 Barred Rocks, 2bbuffBorps and 2 New Hampshire Reds. I have two questions:

1) How long do I keep them on starter feed?
2) When do I move them to their outside coop? Currently they are in an inside brooder.

Thanks so much!

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC! You can move your chicks outside once they are about 6 weeks old, depending on the weather. If it's warm at night you could probably do it sooner. Don't know about starter/grower feed, never used it

 

[chickenpooplady]

from Highland County Ohio!!! You can keep them on starter feed until they are 6 to 7 weeks old.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

[1muttsfan]

Sorry, I am having some posting issues in the last few days. I keep my chicks on medicated starter to at least 6 weeks, or longer if they are undergoing any stressful events at that time - such as moving them outdoors. You can keep them on it for quite a while if you want to. I switch to a grower/finisher until point of lay.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[Kevin565]

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard.

 

[liz9910]

Hi,

from California! I moved my chicks outside when they were mostly feathered out but I'm sure I babied them too long haha.

Elizabeth

 

[Savannah17]

Hey! FYI I love my New Hampshire Reds. They are great birds and have a lot of personality!