Specialty Animal Nutrition � Chick Starter/Grower

Features

Balanced energy, protein and amino acid levels to help promote early rapid growth.

Fortified with vitamins and minerals to help maintain flock growth and healthy development.

Before you feed:

Weigh the feed in the container that you will be using and subtract the weight of the container.

Feeding Instructions:

Type of Bird	Age of Birds	Approximate Amount of Feed Over This Period
Layer	0 to 6 weeks	2-1/2 to 3-1/2 lbs.
Broiler	0 to 4 weeks	2-1/2 lbs.

Consult your local veterinarian with any concerns about health care.

The first day the birds arrive, you may wish to scatter some feed on a newspaper so they can find it more easily.
Allow 1 gallon waterer fount for each 25 birds.
Allow 1 inch of feeder space per bird for the first 2 weeks. From 3 to 6 weeks, increase feeder space to 2 inches per bird and 3 inches per bird after 6 weeks.
Clean and place feeders and waterers before the birds are put under the brooder. Initially place feeder and waterer directly on the floor. A good rule of thumb is to have the feeder and waterer height even with the back of the birds to reduce feed waste and avoid contamination with droppings.
Keep feeders and waterers filled the first week. Then reduce the amount in the feeder until about half full.
Keep waterers and feeders clean. Disinfect waterers weekly.
Increase the feeder size and the number of feeders and waterers as birds reach 4 to 5 weeks of age.
After 4 to 6 weeks of age, switch to NatureWise Poultry Grower/Finisher or NatureWise Meatbird Feed.