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Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by gumpsgirl, Apr 28, 2008.

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  1. Apr 28, 2008 #1
    gumpsgirl

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    At what age do I quit feeding starter? My RIR's are 6 wks old now and are still eating the medicated starter. Do I need to be doing something different?
     

  4. Apr 28, 2008 #2
    Lazy J Farms Feed & Hay

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    Finish this bag of "starter" and then switch them to a "grower" or a "developer" ration.

    JIm
     
  6. Apr 28, 2008 #3
    hinkjc

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    We keep ours on starter until point of lay. I would switch from medicated to nonmedicated though at this time.

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  8. Apr 28, 2008 #4
    RhodeIslandRed

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    Make sure each chick gets 2.5 lbs. of feed. So, if you have 4 chicks make sure you go through 10 lbs. of medicated feed.
     
  10. Apr 28, 2008 #5
    MissPrissy

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    I keep my chickens on non-medicated starter/grower until they actually begin to lay then I switch them to layer ration.
     
  12. Apr 28, 2008 #6
    horsechick

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    Hi,
    Is that 2.5 lbs a day per chick?
    If you have 10 chicks you would go thru 25 lbs per day?
    I have some that maybe 8 weeks and are feeding the Dumor starter feed, (can't remember if this is medicated or if it was the starter feed from Orschlens that was medicated?) should we change?
    Thank you,
    Ang
     
  14. Apr 28, 2008 #7
    RhodeIslandRed

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    No, 2.5 lbs. total .
     

  17. Apr 28, 2008 #8
    horsechick

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    in what time limit?
    Can you just fill a feeder and let them eat on it as they wish?
     
  19. Apr 28, 2008 #9
    gumpsgirl

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    Quote:Yes! I do not ration my chicks. I keep their feeder full at all times and let them eat as they wish. [​IMG]
     
  21. Apr 28, 2008 #10
    mmajw

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    Around 6-8 weeks I mix starter with pellets until they get use to the pellets. I have done that for quiet a few years now. [​IMG]
     
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