when to switch from starter feed?

[chancehastings]

i have one little chick and i have a 13 pound bag of starter feed how much should i feed it until i have to switch?

 

[jhammett]

i have one little chick and i have a 13 pound bag of starter feed how much should i feed it until i have to switch?

I just put the food out and they eat what they want I dont think the chick would "overeat" Id use all the feed i had and switch when i rebought feed

 

[busymadre]

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I agree! I have 7 girls. They are 9 weeks old (approx.) and ate thru a 50lb bag of starter food in the first 9 weeks. Just bought the grower food which I think will go faster since they are older (i.e. eating more - like "teenagers" will do). Will start they layer food when this current bag is done. Trying to subsidize their food with some veggies for them to play/pick at. They are not "free-ranged" so they need some extras to keep busy.

 

[chancehastings]

thank you for your help. i really appreciate it.

 

[kynewbchickie]

I have a small flock they are 7 weeks old. I will run out of medicated starter this week around wed or thur. I have bought a layer 16% protien for them to switch to after they runu out of starter. I can get a mix of Milo and crim corn for $50 for 250 pounds at the local grain coop. how do i find out the protien level in that stuff. And should i feed that mix regular or should it be a trewat type thing. Ideas??

Personally, I'd keep them on starter until they're at least 16 weeks old and then switch them - just my thoughts. If you're wondering about the protein content, your local store you buy it from should be able to tell you.

 

[RedneckRebel]

I am new to this, soon the red pepper flakes, are you referring to like what you put on pizza?

I am talking about Reeder Pepper flakes you buy in little bottles, it is a spice

 

[missnu01]

I am new to this, soon the red pepper flakes, are you referring to like what you put on pizza?

I am talking about Reeder Pepper flakes you buy in little bottles, it is a spice

So yes the same ones people put on pizza... Spicy pepper seeds basically.

 

[old1953]

That's an old Ky thing, my mother in law used to make cornbread with red pepper to give her chickens in the winter. She said it made them lay more. Never tried it, can't vouch for it.

 

[NavyChiefWife]

I have a question...

I keep reading how many pounds of starter feed everyone's chicks are going through vs how old they are.
I have 14 chicks that range from 7-10 weeks old. I have just purchased my 4th 50 pound bag of the chick starter feed after the first 2 25 pound bags only lasted a week. Is it normal for my chicks to be eating this much? That is 250 pounds of starter feed in just 10 weeks! I feel like I am constantly filling their food containers because they seem to eat it so fast. My 3 silkies (7 weeks) don't eat as much as my 10 week old chicks do. They also seem to be eating more and more as they grow so I having to purchase feed more often.

Is this normal or do I have pigs with feathers instead of chickens?

 

[kynewbchickie]

That's an old Ky thing, my mother in law used to make cornbread with red pepper to give her chickens in the winter. She said it made them lay more. Never tried it, can't vouch for it.

I'm going to try it, being a KY girl and all.