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alyvin



Joined: 14 Jun 2008
Posts: 14
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:47 am    Post subject: feeding 12 week chicks Reply with quote
I have had my 2 x 12 week Warrens (Tilly and Daisy) for 3 weeks and have been feeding them layers pellets as thats what they came with. On reading this forum I realise I should be giving them growers pellets so they don't get too much calcium. They mainly free range and eat a lot of grass, insects, mixed corn and treats like bread etc. If they are having all these other bits am I OK to carry on with the layers pellets as I don't know where to get growers pellets from.
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Pekinout



Joined: 29 Apr 2008
Posts: 1028
Location: Cornwall
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
It should be fine, they're having other things as well so it balances it out.

I never use growers, they get chick crumbs til 16 weeks then gradually introduce layers pellets til they're just on layers.
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milkmaid



Joined: 19 Apr 2005
Posts: 7145
Location: isle of lewis
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
cannot buy growers here so the same
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