Day-Old to 3 Weeks:
Offer a high-protein chick starter feed, which is specially formulated for chicks, in a shallow dish or feeder. Offer water in a waterer or shallow dish and change it daily.
3 to 8 Weeks:
Continue offering the chick starter feed and provide a source of grit, such as crushed eggshells or commercial chick grit, to help the chicks digest their food.
You can also offer them some fresh greens and other treats, such as cooked egg yolks or mealworms, to provide additional nutrition and stimulation.
You can also offer them some fresh greens and other treats, such as cooked egg yolks or mealworms, to provide additional nutrition and stimulation.
8 Weeks to Point of Lay:
Gradually transition the chicks to a grower feed, which is lower in protein than the chick starter feed but higher in calcium, which is important for egg production.
You can also offer them oyster shells or other calcium supplements to ensure they have enough calcium in their diet.
You can also offer them oyster shells or other calcium supplements to ensure they have enough calcium in their diet.
Point of Lay to End of Laying Cycle:
Offer a layer feed, which is specially formulated for laying hens, to provide them with the nutrients they need to produce eggs.
Make sure they always have access to fresh water and a source of calcium, such as oyster shells or cuttlebone.
Make sure they always have access to fresh water and a source of calcium, such as oyster shells or cuttlebone.
It is important to monitor the chicks’ weight and health regularly, and adjust their feed as needed to ensure they are growing and developing properly. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for feeding rates and frequency, and always store feed in a cool, dry place to maintain its freshness and quality.
