My chickens are about 10 weeks old should you give them chicken starter feed or feed for the adult?

If the chicks have been given chick starter from the beginning they will be ready for a change to the larger sized mixed grains and not need the preventative medications available in the chick starter. Pullets can remain on the chick starter for up to 3 months or longer. A gradual change in feed is best accepted by healthy birds. A layer pellet or "MASH" mix can be started anytime after the birds are 12 weeks old as long as they show no signs of malnutrition or illness. Added: Absolutely put the birds on chick or even turkey starter until they weigh at least 2 pounds, then a 22-24% protein chick grower can finish growing them out. A 50# bag for a small number of birds will last quite a long time, and the birds will be happy and healthy. If you are not in an area where there are many farm type of stores, some pet shops can order this feed for you. Birds are not people-- they need a much higher protein in their feed than we do, so feeding a chicken people food just doesn't work out.