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Feed them starter until they are 6 to 8 weeks old. Then feed them grower until they are almost fully grown, have all of their feathers, or have most of their feathers and little down. Then when they are about the size they are going to get, give them laying MASH if they are hens. They also make food for roosters too!
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My chickens are about 10 weeks old should you give them chicken starter feed or feed for the adult?
If the chicks have been given chick starter from the beginning they will be ready for a change to the larger sized mixed grains and not need the preventative medications available in the chick starter. Pullets can remain on the chick starter for up to 3 months or longer. A gradual change in feed is best accepted by healthy birds. A layer pellet or "Mash" mix can be started anytime after the birds are 12 weeks old as long as they show no signs of malnutrition or illness. Added: Absolutely put the birds on chick or even turkey starter until they weigh at least 2 pounds, then a 22-24% protein chick grower can finish growing them out. A 50# bag for a small number of birds will last quite a long time, and the birds will be happy and healthy. If you are not in an area where there are many farm type of stores, some pet shops can order this feed for you. Birds are not people-- they need a much higher protein in their feed than we do, so feeding a chicken people food just doesn't work out.
Can chickens eat cooked cream of wheat?
Yes chickens can eat rice ASLONG as it is cooked/boiled. Do not feed your chicken (bantam.hen ..etc.) Dry rice becasue it will swell up in there throat and stomache.
How long is a chickens small entestine?
the chickens small entestine is about 52 inchs long or 2 feet.it takes only half an hour to digest its food
Can pet ducks eat chicken feed not layng hen pellets?
Yes, pet ducks can eat chicken feed as long as it does not contain medications or additives that are harmful to ducks. However, it is best to choose a feed specifically formulated for ducks as they have different nutritional requirements than chickens. If you're unable to find duck-specific feed, a general poultry feed without added medications should suffice.
Can chickens eat cooked chicken?
Yes. Many small farms feed cooked meat scraps from the kitchen to the flock. This would include meat and vegetables. Cooked meat would not transfer any possible pathogen from poultry meat fed to the flock. You are safe to do this.
How long should feed medicated starter to baby chicks?
until der nice and fat or until you start to see running rosted chickens
What food these chickens eat?
Much like human babies, day old chicks are given a very finely ground crumble called chick starter. They are gradually given feed that is larger called Chick Grower and eventually move on to full size grains, pelletized feeds and laying mash.On the lighter sideThe answer is, Farmers. Chicken products grow healthy farmers. Most people think that chickens are not smart. On the contrary, chickens have a long term evolutionary plan, they have been growing humans for a very long time who then become farmers who in turn grow crops to eventually feed those crops back to the chickens. Long term thinking and long term planning is the key to evolutionary improvement.
My chickens are about 10 weeks old should you give them chicken starter feed or feed for the adult?
If the chicks have been given chick starter from the beginning they will be ready for a change to the larger sized mixed grains and not need the preventative medications available in the chick starter. Pullets can remain on the chick starter for up to 3 months or longer. A gradual change in feed is best accepted by healthy birds. A layer pellet or "Mash" mix can be started anytime after the birds are 12 weeks old as long as they show no signs of malnutrition or illness. Added: Absolutely put the birds on chick or even turkey starter until they weigh at least 2 pounds, then a 22-24% protein chick grower can finish growing them out. A 50# bag for a small number of birds will last quite a long time, and the birds will be happy and healthy. If you are not in an area where there are many farm type of stores, some pet shops can order this feed for you. Birds are not people-- they need a much higher protein in their feed than we do, so feeding a chicken people food just doesn't work out.
Should you avoid moving chicken feed?
As long as the chickens can see it, they will be fine
Can you feed chickens mushrooms?
You can feed chickens mushrooms as long as they are not poisonous. They won't hurt the chicken, but it might not do any good either. If you don't know if the mushrooms are poisonous or not, then you would do best avoiding feeding them mushrooms.
Can chickens eat cooked cream of wheat?
Yes chickens can eat rice ASLONG as it is cooked/boiled. Do not feed your chicken (bantam.hen ..etc.) Dry rice becasue it will swell up in there throat and stomache.
Can you feed mango scraps to your chickens?
yes but as long as it isn't : chicken eggs shell
How much should i feed my chickens so they can lay eggs?
The amount of food you should feed your chickens to encourage egg-laying depends on various factors, such as the age and breed of the chickens, their weight, and the quality of the feed. A good starting point is to provide a high-quality, nutritionally balanced commercial feed formulated specifically for laying hens and to follow the feeding instructions on the packaging. As a general rule, a laying hen will require approximately 1/4 to 1/3 pound of feed per day, depending on its size and age. You may also want to provide your chickens with access to clean water and additional sources of calcium, such as crushed eggshells or oyster shells, to support healthy eggshell formation.
Why is your turkey poult legs splayed it cannot stand on its own but otherwise healthy and scoots around?
This may have been caused by trauma, but another possibility is a manganese deficiency. After about 6 weeks of growth, when your turkey is growing in the long adult feathers, you need to swap his feed from a starter-grower mix to a grower-finisher mix. Manganese deficiency causes the tendons of the legs (and probably the rest of the tendons as well) to become long and loose. The tendon eventually slips out of its place and no longer keeps the leg braced upright, causing the leg to be functionally useless. Once the tendon has slipped, you can't get it back into place - your turkey will be splayed out like this for the rest of its life.
How long does the vegetative state of marijuana last?
That is up to you (the grower) or the seasons according to light cycles.
How long do you have to sign up a grower once you get an Oregon medical marijuana card?
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What do chicks eat right after hatching?
The very best thing for newly hatched chicks is called chick starter. This produce is produced by all companies that supply feed and grains to livestock and is readily available in all country feed and grain store all year long. Chick starter come in medicated , regular and often organic varieties and is just the right size and shape for even the smallest chicks to eat and digest.
