we have 7 layer chicks maybe 5 weeks old

[mother mary]

WE are in NW in Washington and are having a wet cool June 2020. The chicks are settled into the coop and still under the red heat lamp. Yesterday they finally got the nerve to go out in their run and had fun flapping their wings and jumping around. Running in and out. So fun to watch.
We have lots of questions...what food can they eat besides the starter mixed grains which they will get until we get a egg. Plus we sprinkle grit on their food. when can we turn off the heat? What can we give them to eat? I look forward to reading the threads that relate to my questions. Excited to join this group.

 

[Doc7]

I use Purina flock raiser Mostly but I will purchase Any major brand that has the latest manufacture date when I go to the store (tractor supply).


The way I figure, more than half the year:
- you have chicks
- you have hens not laying due to daylight hours
- you have hens not laying due to molt (and this can be months and months of the year if you look at all the times any single hen is molting)
- You have a broody
- You might have a roo

I just see no reason to buy layer feed when any given day one of these factors could be impacting the flock and layer feed would negatively impact at least one bird. This is why I don’t even consider any feed but the most recent mill date Flock Raiser (any brand) with a can of oyster shell always present


That is a copy paste of another post I’ve made but basically, Feed all your chickens flock raiser from hatch until death.

 

[N F C]

Hello, thanks for joining us! You can get all your feed questions answered on this forum:
Feeding & Watering Your Flock

Best wishes!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!
Best Wishes & Be Well!

 

[Isaac 0]

Hi there, Welcome to BackYard Chickens! So glad you joined!

 

[drumstick diva]

Good evening and welcome to BYC. Hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

It's best to provide the grit on the side.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!