How to feed a mixed age flock?

Raubkatze

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Mar 30, 2021
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I am wondering if I can safely keep a mixed age flock on this? https://www.kalmbachfeeds.com/collections/poultry/products/18-start-right-chick-feed. Or should I switch to a different Kalmbach food?

My hens are 16 weeks and some are starting to act like they may start laying soon. My chicks are just shy of 5 weeks and will be going out to start the integration process of to the coop within the next couple of weeks.

I also feed this in a bowl as a treat to everybody: https://www.kalmbachfeeds.com/collections/poultry/products/chickhouse-reserve.
 
Yes you can. "Starter" feed and "All Flock" feeds from most brands tend to have near identical nutritional labels - certainly well within hte range of "acceptable" feed.

Be sure to provide a separate calcium source (i.e. oyster shell), plenty of fresh clean water, and a source of grit (unless your grounds and management style are such that it is already available).
 

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