Is this feed a good one for chicks ages 0-8 weeks old?

[Ebz5003]

I have been feeding this one to my 22 3 week old chicks, but am noticing a chick that has signs of possible nutritional deficiency, ( mild shaking, but appears to be energetic and well otherwise) so I'm wondering if this feed is a complete, healthy feed for chicks. It is unmedicated but says it contains vitamins and minerals. Thanks

 

[Mother of Chaos]

I have been feeding this one to my 22 3 week old chicks, but am noticing a chick that has signs of possible nutritional deficiency, ( mild shaking, but appears to be energetic and well otherwise) so I'm wondering if this feed is a complete, healthy feed for chicks. It is unmedicated but says it contains vitamins and minerals. Thanks

Yes, this is a great starter feed for chicks. It's hard to go wrong with Kalmbach.

What may be happening with this chick is that is has some sort of absorption problem with the available nutrients, so that even though the feed is fine for everyone else, this one might need supplementation. Or it could be something completely different, including maybe just growing out of it.

 

[Ebz5003]

Yes, this is a great starter feed for chicks. It's hard to go wrong with Kalmbach.

What may be happening with this chick is that is has some sort of absorption problem with the available nutrients, so that even though the feed is fine for everyone else, this one might need supplementation. Or it could be something completely different, including maybe just growing out of it.

Is there anything additional I can give this chick, assuming it may not be getting enough nutrients? I just added chick electrolyte/ vitamins to the water. Is that enough?

 

[FrostRanger]

Is there anything additional I can give this chick, assuming it may not be getting enough nutrients? I just added chick electrolyte/ vitamins to the water. Is that enough?

Be careful with electrolytes, a source of plain water should also be provided and their use should only be short term, otherwise it can cause kidney problems

 

[Ebz5003]

Be careful with electrolytes, a source of plain water should also be provided and their use should only be short term, otherwise it can cause kidney problems

Okay. Is there a better product to supply this chick with added vitamins. See the picture.

 

[Perris]

( mild shaking, but appears to be energetic and well otherwise)

what makes you think this is the result of a vitamin deficiency? Is it just a guess, or have you done some research into possible causes of mild shaking? Adding stuff to their water is forcing all of them to intake excess of whatever's in the stuff added - you could cause far more problems than the one minor one you're trying to solve.