how to feed different aged Chicks

[countrygirl911]

Hi I already have 10 chicks that range from 8 weeks to 11 weeks old i have someone that is wanting to give me 2 grown hens that are laying already ho do i feed the different ages i know the younger ones cannot have the layer pellets because of the protein so how do i need to make sure they only eat what they are suppose to

 

[Chris09]

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Its not the protein that is the problem it is the high amount of calcium.

You can feed a flock type feed, a game bird feed or even a chick starter. You will just want to provide oyster shells for the laying hens.

Chris

 

[CoopCrazy]

My birds eat whatever feed the youngest or most birds need.. When we have chicks everyone gets chick feed (non med) and the big girls have oyster shell, when I have mostly meat birds then everyone gets meatbird feed and more freerange time.. I havent had any problems doing it this way .. i personnaly dont have the room nor the money to buy seperate feeds for each age group

 

[Organics North]

What Chris and Coop said. Older birds get mix for younger ones. (I just free choice the oyster shells for the laying hens.)
I mix my own so it is easy to adjust the feed for various needs..

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