Lots of questions!!

[owedixo]

I have had Easter Egger chicks for 3 days now. I hatched them my self

! They are 3 days old and I am feeding them chick crumbles. How much longer should I feed them crumbles and switch to chicken food. And what can you suggest for treats? And my development has a rule that you must have a farm management plan in order to have chickens? Does anyone know what that is?
Thanks!!

 

[Jensownzoo]

Should feed chick starter for 8 weeks or so and grower until roughly you see the first egg. Some feeds are grower/starter, so you can stick with the same one. Some people with existing flocks have to do it a bit differently, but no reason to if you're just starting out.

Ask your development for a sample plan to get what kinds of things they are looking for. Likely has to do with manure management, odor/noise control, etc.

 

[owedixo]

Ok what could I use for treats?

 

[Jensownzoo]

Ok what could I use for treats?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/181429/good-treats-for-baby-chicks

 

[owedixo]

My development would really care about a plan, can you give me any advice on what to say to convince them?

 

[TLWR]

Ask your development what other people have presented them or what exactly they are looking for.
Without knowing what your development wants/needs in your plan, not much we can do to help you with your management plan.

 

[owedixo]

Just called my development! I'm presenting them with my plan and asking to keep chickens on June 14! Wish me luck!