HOW LONG DO I FEED STARTER FEED?

[ginbart]

I just read a post where they only feed starter feed for two weeks. I just got 100pds of starter feed because I thought the price will be going up. Everything else is. I have RIR's they are 7 weeks old. I have 9 of them outside. But I also have 18 - 2 weeks old. Any help? Thanks

 

[skeeter9]

Normally you feed it until they start laying, then you switch to layer feed.

 

[catfish]

I second the reply, also look at the link in my signature.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

I feed starter/grower to point of lay then switch them over to a layer feed.....

 

[schmism]

I fed starter till about 6-8 weeks then switched to layer feed so i didnt have to buy a 3rd bag of starter. and could feed the same to all the girls (big and little) (dont have to fuss with to feeders, etc)

 

[mmajw]

I feed starter for 6-8 weeks then mix starter with pellets to get them use to pellets then by weeks 8-10 take them off starter completetly.

 

[ginbart]

Whats the difference between 20% and 18% that I saw?

 

[s6bee]

not much, it's the protien level in the food. I have mine on 20%, but 18% is fine too.

 

[Mrs.Puff]

What about if the chicks are free-ranging part of the time? Should they still eat starter that long?

 

[coltsrox]

i am growing mine on starter until 20weeks + thats what the bag says.