Weird poop with my 7 week old chick?

[The Duck Dad]

What can I give them for extra protein?

maybe some mealworms, they have lots of protein. mix some in with their food and give it to them as treats sometimes.

 

[MysteryChicken]

My bag of chicken feed is almost done so could I finish that first or should I buy the other feed right away? Also they are seven weeks when should I switch them over to the other adult food?

Some people just keep their adult birds on chick feed, or move to a high protein feed with free choice oyster shells on the side.

Some people feed plain Layer Feed. (I have roosters, so I don't do this)

The age for switching is between 5-6 months of age, that's when pullets start laying depending on breeds.

 

[MysteryChicken]

My bag of chicken feed is almost done so could I finish that first or should I buy the other feed right away? Also they are seven weeks when should I switch them over to the other adult food?

Yes, you can finish the bag.

 

[Emily_loveschickens]

also about a month ago when the chicks were still in there brother one of my other chicks pooped a poop like that and she’s fine never had a poop like that since so maybe it’s a one time thing

 

[Emily_loveschickens]

Some people just keep their adult birds on chick feed, or move to a high protein feed with free choice oyster shells on the side.

Some people feed plain Layer Feed. (I have roosters, so I don't do this)

The age for switching is between 5-6 months of age, that's when pullets start laying depending on breeds.

OK I have golden comets which will start to lay pretty early so should I start them earlier?

 

[MysteryChicken]

OK I have golden comets which will start to lay pretty early so should I start them earlier?

Golden Comets start laying as early as 3½ to 4 months of age.
They don't have a very long lifespan unfortunately though.

 

[Emily_loveschickens]

Golden Comets start laying as early as 3½ to 4 months of age.
They don't have a very long lifespan unfortunately though.

I know that has been on my mind since we got them.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I know that has been on my mind since we got them.

At least you'll enjoy them while they're around.

 

[aart]

Could be a possibility. I usually feed the Dumor 24% Gamebird/Chick starter grower feed. Also use the Farmer's Helper UltraKibble Ration which is 29% protein, & has more of the nutrients needed for better growth.

That's awfully high protein for chicken chicks.

 

[MysteryChicken]

That's awfully high protein for chicken chicks.

I feed it all the time, so I don't see what the concern is? The UltraKibble is a Ration you mix into regular feed to give them a boost of extra protein, plus extra Vitamins, & nutrients needed for normal growth.
I also use it for turkeys, since they need a higher amount of Lysine in their diet.