How long do chicks need the medicated feed?

[chickenkerri]

My BA's are 15 weeks old. Do they need the medicated feed until they start laying?

Thanks!!

 

[MissJames]

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Mine are also 15 weeks old and I've never used medicated feed.No problems to date with any illnesses. I still have mine on starter/grower and treats until it's time to switch to layer pellets.

 

[gritsar]

If you can find seperate grower and want to switch you can do so around 8 weeks, otherwise you can keep them on the feed you have until 18 to 20 weeks or you get your first egg; whichever comes first.

 

[zigzag3337]

I had this same question so I asked my local feed store and I was told that Purina Feed recommends to stay on medicated starter/grower until they are 18 weeks old. I also read somewhere that you should keep the medicated feed away from the older birds as they may overdose on the meds.

 

[poultryone]

Don't forget to give the hens sufficient time to pass the medication through their system before consuming their eggs!