Chick Starter
Barnyard Chick Starter Crumbles is a nutritionally balanced high energy, high protein feed designed to promote muscle, bone and feather development in young chicks.
Chick Starter Crumbles should be fed to layer chickens from day old to 6 weeks of age.
It is very important that the chickens get the best possible start in life with the first week being the most critical to building a strong and healthy point of lay pullet.
Feeding Recommendations
Feed ad-lib from day 1 to 6 weeks of age at which time Barnyard Chick Grower crumbles should be used.
Always ensure the birds have access to fresh, clean drinking water.
Ingredients
Selected from grains, grain by-products, animal proteins, plant proteins, animal fats, vegetable oils, minerals, amino acids, specialised vitamin / mineral premix.
Points to note
Make sure the chickens are kept warm and dry from the time of arrival
Provide good lighting for the first week to assist the chickens in finding the feed and water
Make sure the bedding is clean and dry (untreated sawdust or wood shavings are ideal)