Food

[fil76]

Hi I have 3 shamo chicks the first 5 week they have 18% starter till it ran out so bought some growers but I could only get 16% is this OK
Cheers phil

 

[BarnyardChaos]

At 5 weeks, grower feed should be OK. You can supplement with some hard-boiled eggs for extra protein. Or, if you can get some game-bird grower (@ 20-22% protein), mix it with your 16% feed.

 

[gtaus]

I think you would be OK. If you can, some extra protein would not hurt given their age. Here is a nice list I found for protein requirements in chicken feed based on age.

Ideal protein for laying breeds based on age

• Chicks up to 6 weeks old: 20% - 22% protein
• 7 weeks to point of lay: 14% - 16% protein
• Once they have started laying: 15% - 18% protein
• All-purpose, over 6 weeks old: 16% protein