I think I post too much. Food?

[amandarey20]

Is there a timeline I can print out or something for when chicks and chickens need to change food. I cant seem to find one anywhere.

 

[draye]

I don't know of anything that is in print, but I usually change from starter to laying pellets whenever I see the first egg or the chicks reach 24 weeks of age.
Is this what you are asking about?

 

[Lesa]

I bet it says something on your feed bags- I usually start feeding layer pellets at 17 weeks. A bit early, I suppose, but I am optimistic!

 

[amandarey20]

Yea there is just so many things I'm afraid to mess up with my first chicks. I want everything to be perfect.

 

[NYRIR]

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There is no such thing as posting too much! How do I know that? Because if there is, a lot of us on BYC would be guilty

As for wanting things to be perfect....sounds like most of us here as well

I also start mine on layer at about 17 weeks..

 

[Tala]

http://poultry.purinamills.com/OURPRODUCTS/FeedingChart/default.aspx also is printed on the back of Purina and Dumor feed sacks. I typically feed Purina Flock Raiser until everyone is laying, and then switch to layer feed (maybe Purina, maybe not)

 

[maizey]

I start gradualy mixing in layer to the starter at about 16 weeks, just a small ammount to begin with then gradually increase it each week thereafter.