Newbie from IL

[9jewels9]

Hello everyone, I am new to chickens and have a few questions.
I have 3 white leghorns(8weeks old), 6 golden comets(5weeks old) and 2 EE(3 weeks old) The leghorns and comets are in the coop together. When can I ad my EE to the flock? I also have a question about feed. I have gotten my feed from Rural King-they only have 2 types -starter/grower for chicks up to 6 weeks old and layer for laying hens. What do i feed in between time???

 

[B. Saffles Farms]

from TN

 

[shortcake1806]

Hi and welcome from VA!

I usually mix the starter grower with the layer for a while before switching to pure layer feed.

 

[ranchhand]

Hello and

from South Carolina!

Since the Leghorns and Comets have probably already established the pecking order, it would be a good idea to add the EE's only after they are fully feathered. If the weather permits, you might try putting them out for a bit in a cage or kennel, so they can at least get aquainted. Either way, you are likely to have some fighting, so be prepared to supervise and rescue if needed!

I feed my chickens chick starter until they start laying, because it's all I can find here. They usually start laying around 5-6 months here. Then they get lay pellets.

Good luck,

 

[Big C]

Welcome from Texas!

 

[schmije]

Welcome from Illinois!

We feed chick starter until they're almost ready to start laying. We mix chick starter and layer feed for a couple of weeks, and then put them only on layer.

 

[9jewels9]

Thanks for all the info. This is a great site. and YES i am now addicted to chickens, can't wait for the eggs

 

[n-da-woods]

From NC

 

[Fay at Frizzled Feathers]

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[mullers3acers]