how do i feed my chicks

[chickens mealt here in AZ]

I have no clue what to feed chicks or if their is a different way you need to feed them. Apparently their are some foods that are bad especially in the AZ heat. If you have any other tips tell me, anything helps.

 

[Cyprus]

Did you buy chicks on impulse? Where from and how many?

You need chick feed, found at feed stores. A chick waterer for water. A safe brooder and a heat source. The brooder has to be at least 90°F for the first week, lowered 5°F every week.

 

[Jbum]

I use this and will continue until they start laying.

 

[chickens mealt here in AZ]

Did you buy chicks on impulse? Where from and how many?

You need chick feed, found at feed stores. A chick waterer for water. A safe brooder and a heat source. The brooder has to be at least 90°F for the first week, lowered 5°F every week.

I did not even buy them yet im just planning for when I do buy them im thinking about getting four . Plus thanks for the temp tip!

 

[woodmort]

Also, the 3rd week you should add some chick grit to their feed--just sprinkle a little on the top of their food, about like you'd lightly salt your food.

 

[GC-Raptor]

I use a quart size chick feeder and Start and Grow feed, medicated for the first 10 weeks. My chicks aren't vaccinated for Coccidiosis. And a quart size waterer. . GC

 

[chickens mealt here in AZ]

thankyou everyone all of you are so helpful

 

[woodmort]

Warning, if your chicks are vaccinated for coccidiosis, do not feed medicated feed

 

[Timothy Menezes]

That's gamebird starter, not chick starter, just fyi. The chick starter from Dumer is 20% protein.

 

[Callender Girl]

I don't see where it says "gamebird" on the chick feed, but I thought the 24 percent protein on the DuMor bag seemed high.