Chickens go through three basic phases of growth: starter, grower and layer. Kalyn Waters makes general information about each group easy to share with chicken owners.
Source: University of Florida Extension, February 14, 2014. Link.
- The Starter Phase begins at hatching and lasts until a chick is five to six weeks old. Starting them . . . 18 percent protein provides the essential nutrients needed for health growth and development.
- The Grower Phase typically spans from 7 weeks to 18 weeks of age. During this phase, continue feeding an 18 percent protein chick starter-grower feed . . .
- The Layer Phase . . . marks the onset of egg production! A good layer feed should contain at least 3.25 percent calcium, along with essential vitamins and minerals
Also see: Find your flock’s fit, Acreage Life, February 2025. Link. A guide for selecting egg layers, meat birds and more . . .
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