Craggy Bottom Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Hello, I have been given 3 chicks that are about 6 weeks old. To date I have only had chicks from POL age. So what do I feed these new chicks until they get POL? Thanks for any help Dawn. PS I think they are Marons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Normally chicks go on to growers pellets at 6 weeks old, they stay on these till at least 18 weeks but mine stay on it till they lay their first egg, the extra protein will be beneficial to them as they will be growing over winter so will need all the help they can get to grow well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craggy Bottom Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Brilliant - trip to the shops tomorrow morning - thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I do exactly the same as Redwing. I'd take any advice from her - she's a great chicken teacher! Redwing taught me to use wood pellet cat litter for them. Best thing ever for chicken dancing, flying about chicks. I also stand my drinkers on a fire brick to stop them flicking stuff in it. Chicks can soon mess up a lovely freshly cleaned out brooder! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
