Question about feeding chicks?

[lotsochicks]

My laying chicks are 6 weeks old and I was wondering what is the recommended amount of feed I should be giving them?

TIA,

Hannah in OK

 

[WoodlandWoman]

I leave food in a feeder all the time. They'll eat what they need and leave the rest.

 

[lotsochicks]

Thanks for your reply! I just didn't want to overfeed them!

Hannah in OK

 

[LaPetiteFarmer]

Free choice. Just don't give them to much scratch or scraps. Their main diet should be their feed.

 

[dokam]

I am new to this so I hope I am asking my question in the right place: I have chicks that are almost 4 weeks old. I have them in the garage under a red light. Can I leave them by themselves for 2 days? If I make sure the bedding is clean and give them fresh water and food before I eave?

 

[Den in Penn]

I am new to this so I hope I am asking my question in the right place: I have chicks that are almost 4 weeks old. I have them in the garage under a red light. Can I leave them by themselves for 2 days? If I make sure the bedding is clean and give them fresh water and food before I eave?

Welcome to BYC.
In theory you can leave them for two days, with enough food and water. But I always worry while running that heat lamp.

 

[dokam]

Thank you. I decided against leaving them..it wasn't worth the risk.