increasing chick protein

[ccarver80]

I have 26 chicks ranging in 4 to 7 weeks old, i have been feeding them Purina Start and grow non-medicated, i am currently out and so is TSC, The purina is 18% and if i change brands its duMor i think its 20 -24% should i just wait till TSC gets more purina (tommorow) or just buy a bag of Dumor chick feed?

Thanks!

 

[Den in Penn]

If you plan on a lot of low protein treats then go ahead and change. Otherwise it is a toss up.

 

[pdirt]

Most chick starter I have seen is around 20-21% protein, though 18% does seem to be the next most common amount. I would go ahead and make the switch, since you have no choice. I personally wouldn't let 4 week old chicks go a day without food. Like Den in Penn said, the higher protein feed will especially helpful if you intend to dilute their protein intake with a lot of (low protein) kitchen scraps. Most kitchen scraps are fruit and veggies (except legumes), which are all very low protein.

 

[ccarver80]

Thanks everyone, they actually got there truck in that night I went back and stuck with the same stuff just cuz I know when I switch my dogs food they have all sorts of problems lol