I need to know what to feed after chick starter? I use purina chick .

[flowerhippie]

Hello I am new to the forum, I have had chickens for 18 years. I have had quite a few different breeds of chickens, This march I purchased black Australorps for the first time, I have never had such sweet chicks, they are very affectionate, and will come and sit on my lap. They are growing fast and knowing that they are a heavy breed, I do not know the rate of growth they have. I have been feeding them purina starter that is medicated, I am going to the feed store tomorrow and want to be confident in knowing what to feed them next. The little cuties are about 10 weeks old. I do not want to give them medicated food. could anyone give me suggestions on what would be right for this breed. Thanks Flowerhippie

 

[BrattishTaz]

You can get unmedicated chick starter. I feed this until the are about 16 weeks old. Flock raiser can be started at that point (although nobody carries it in my area). I have no option but to mix unmedicated starter with eggmaker until they are old enough for straight eggmaker.

 

[Country Heart]

I use grower crumble once they reach 8 weeks and before they are laying.

Australorps are really sweet - enjoy your young brood.

 

[scottfarm]

WELCOME

LOTS TO LEARN HERE , PLENTY OF OPINIONS TOO..

 

[MSDeb]

Welcome to BYC, enjoy your stay.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

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from Ohio. So glad you joined. It won't hurt them to stay on the chick starter right up to laying if you can't find a grower feed.

 

[white01]

from Maine

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. We like to use grower feed for them at that age, but when we can't find it we keep them on chick starter.

 

[Domestic_goddess]

I usually just keep using chick starter until they are about 4 months or I see an egg. Usually it's until they are 4 months, then lay pellets!

 

[NonnasBabies]

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from Louisiana

You can feed chick starter till they start laying!!