Guide to Chicken Care
Just getting started with backyard chickens? Learn everything you need to know to start your own flock.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much and what kind of feed should I give at each stage of development?
As baby chicks and waterfowl grow, their nutritional needs change. Learn more -
What is the difference between starter, grower, and layer feed?
Starter, grower, finisher, layer, and developer are all considered "complete feeds" to offer your chickens, but they come in different varieties,depending on your chicken's current needs. Learn more -
Should I give my chicks medicated or unmedicated feed?
Medicated feed is formulated for chicks to help them combat coccidiosis, a disease that is found just about everywhere in the environment. Most medicated starter feeds contain the medication amprollium. Amprollium does not *treat* coccidiosis, but it helps the babies fight off cocci oocysts while they develop their own immunity. It is a preventative. Learn more -
How much feed should I give my chicken each day?
We recommend feeding "free choice"; that is, letting them eat as much layer feed as they want and leaving their feeder out at all times. Chickens will eat as much food as they need to keep themselves healthy. Learn more