hazard Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 i am feeding my chicks chick crumb as i was told to do the chicks are about 15 weeks now i was just wondering for how long they should have the chick crumb and what they go onto next i am very new to chicken keeping and loving it and want to do everything thats best for my girlies hope you dont think im stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Course you're not stupid . We've all had to ask questions here and not one of them is stupid . They should go onto layers pellets or mash once they reach point of lay, which is about 16-18 weeks. I think some people mix the two for a while so they get used to the new feed (but I may be imagining that!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 my 3 youngsters were on growers when I got the from wernlas at 10 weeks just got them on to layers friday they're about 22 weeks could be 23 weeks I've lost count I took about 2 or 3 weeks to get them use to the new feed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Hiya They need to go on to growers pellets or mash (mash is basically the ingredients for pellets not made in to pellets - its is a bit dusty and there is a fair bit of waste though) Mix the growers in with the chick crumb increasing the quantity till the crumb is all gone You can keep the chicks on growers now until the spring (esp if large pure breeds) or move them on to layers pellets from about 20-22 weeks although some wait until they lay their first egg before moving them on to layers pellets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazard Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 redwing they are not a large breed they are bantams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Then put them on growers now till about 20-22 weeks or like I say there is no harm done keeping them on growers for longer unless they swing in to regular laying If you have chicks again switch them to growers at about 8 weeks of age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I've just moved my 2 bantams aged 18-20 weeks onto layers pellets. I mix it in with their growers pellets and will reduce the growers over the next week or so until they are completely on layers. They've been on growers pellets since before I got them at about 8-9 weeks. Hope that helps Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazard Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 mixing both for a while is good news as i have a 20kg sack (dont laugh) and i only have 3 bantams o well the wild birds will be well fed this winter thanx for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Try putting it on the Free to a Good Home Thread - someone might swap you for some layers pellets. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
