MILLPOND HATCHERY FEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS
CHICKS – Feed an approximately 20% protein medicated chick starter for the first 10 to 14 days. Switch to an approximately 15% crumbled chick grower. About 2 to 3 weeks before slaughter switch to a roaster finisher or finisher. It will not hurt your White Rock Meat Chicks at all to cut back a bit on protein, and/or to restrict their feed after about 2 weeks of age. By doing this you will allow the chick’s heart and legs to develop more fully before putting the bulk of weight on, resulting in fewer heart attacks and leg problems. It will take you a few days longer to get your birds up to kill weight, but you’ll keep more of them alive.
TURKEY POULTS – Feed an approximately 27% protein medicated turkey starter for the first 3 to 4 weeks. Switch to an approximately 22% turkey grower. About 2 to 3 weeks before slaughter switch to a turkey finisher.
DUCKLINGS - Feed an approximately 23% protein non-medicated duck starter for about 3 weeks. For maximum growth, switch to a pelleted duck growing ration
PHEASANT CHICKS – Feed an approximately 27% protein medicated game bird or turkey starter for the first 5 to 6 weeks. Switch to a medicated grower ration. About 3 to 4 weeks before slaughter, switch to a non-medicated finisher.
The above information are general guidelines only. For specific feeding recommendations, please check with your local feed supplier as they may have recommendations specific to their feeding program.
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