Thanks! How long do you think 10kg's of chick starter will last for 2 chicks??? I just didnt want to have leftover feedChicks will need special food that has the correct protein levels, layer feed is also too high in calcium that can be harmful to chicks.
My chicks were broody raised and were eating bits of grass and things found around the yard by mum, so not sure on the second bit
I know its a crumble feedNot familiar with "chook chow" ....Is it layer feed or for any age? Layer should not be fed to chicks due to the high calcium content. Grinding it down is good but too powdery may not be necessary. We have crumbles for chick starter. You could check with your feed store, not familiar to what you have in New Zeland..... @Teila is from Australia, maybe of more help.
Like it when members put down where they're located
Take a look at the info http://www.takaninifeeds.co.nz/poultry/chook-chow/ , I don't think it says the calcium levels anywhere?
My baby chicks ate more than what I thought they would. They need to be on the chick feed until they are about 16-18 weeks old. I'm not sure how much 10kg's is as in the states we go by pounds. I went through several bags of starter feed, I think they were 15 pound bags. I hope this helps.
There's no need to switch to growers / all flock feed until you finish the chick starter. As mentioned above, put oyster shell in a separate feeder and use either feeds for whole flock thereafter.
It must contain calcium, since it is advertised as being suitable for laying birds.I know its a crumble feed
I know its a crumble feed
