I have been mixing the chick starter (20% protein) with the layer pellets (17%) to make the morning porridge, 1/3 starter, 2/3 layer. This brings it to about 18%, I might do half and half to get about 18.5%. Increase the protein content in their porridge, and lower the calcium amt.; this past week I have been mixing it with the Tylosin water to make sure they are getting the proper amt of meds.
In the Summer House I do straight starter with a handful of layer pellets (mixed with the Tylosin water) for the chicks, and of course everyone in there eats it.
I tried the Polish with the porridge but they won’t eat it. Even when they see the others eating it. I hope they start eating it as it’s a great way to get additional fluid into them.
Since most of my gang is moulting I am going to get another bag of starter to continue mixing with the porridge, to increase the protein content for them.