When to switch from Starter to Grower?

[SassyKat6181]

I've gone through a 25# bag of starter mash and just bought another 25# bag of starter crumbles. When do I switch them to grower? They are 4 weeks....thanks!

 

[ChickieBooBoo]

Whats the difference between mash and crumbles?

 

[Chris09]

Quote:
Texture.
Here is a picture of the main 3 types of "textures" Mash - Crumble - Pellet

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...t:429,r:1,s:230&tx=142&ty=57&biw=1440&bih=678

Chris

 

[Chris09]

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Here is a chart with a rough changing point -

Chris

 

[LovinMyPeeps]

You can always use starter/grower then you don't have to sweat their age until they start laying.

 

[SassyKat6181]

I am using Blue Seal and they offer: Starter, Grower, and Layer. They recommend starter until 8 weeks then grower. The starter is 20% protein and the grower is 15%. Being that we are in fall/winter here, should I keep them on starter then switch right to layer?

 

[carrlr]

I use starter until 6 weeks or when I run out, then grower until 17 weeks or when they start to lay. They also get kitchen scraps, vegetables, and scratch grains.

 

[jmtcmkb]

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Here is a chart with a rough changing point -

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/33115_poultry_feeding_chart.jpg

Chris

Old post but just what I was looking for thanks!!!!!