How long for chick food?

[clairabean]

When is the switch from chick starter to regular laying feed, like the rest if the flock?

 

[macadam8157]

I've read different things, but from what I gather my answer would be 16-18 weeks old. Hope this helps and someone please correct me if I'm wrong!

 

[MeowCluckBark]

I was told when they start laying switch

 

[macadam8157]

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Which is normally around 18-20 weeks right??

 

[rebeccabaird]

16 weeks old, then they can go to crumbles.

 

[celeste987]

I went to the feed store today with the same question and they told me to keep them on the chick starter until they are 2-3 months old, then switch to "All Purpose" feed, then when you start seeing eggs switch them to layer. They stressed the importance of not feeding layer until you see eggs because it has added calcium that can be harmful to chicks. Hope this helps!!

 

[OkChickens]

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Yes Exactly! I switch around 16 weeks to crumbles them around 20 weeks I start switching them to pellets. Good luck!

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for all the new eggs!