Organic Chick Starter Grower Mash.
- Country Heritage Feeds Chicken Starter Grower is a broad-spectrum ration specially formulated for young chicks and growing hens.
- Formulated using certified organic grains and protein meals.
- The Chicken Starter Grower is free from all forms of medication commonly found in other starter feeds.
- Certified to AS600 by Australian Certified Organic 10607.
Size Guide:
1-19kg Organic Chick Starter Re-packed in a clear bag.
20 kg Organic Chick Starter Comes in original packaging.
Meat Birds: The Chicken Starter Grower is equally diverse when feeding meat birds, once again avoiding the need to swap to a grower ration during the growth cycle, allowing it to be fed until slaughter (Approx 10 weeks).
Laying Hens: Unlike other starter feeds, the uniquely diverse nature of this ration negates the need to change diets from a starter to a grower (pullet grower) partway through the growing cycle. This avoids waste and the expense of a separate feed, allowing it to be given to day-old chicks through to point-of-lay hens (approximately 18 to 20 weeks). It is essential to ensure that your chicks have free access to feed and water and are protected from harsh environmental conditions. Keeping warm with a specific heater lamp is essential during colder months. It is also advisable to begin blending the chick starter grower with your preferred Country Heritage Feeds Layer ration at 16 weeks of age, as this will provide the extra calcium needed to support egg production.
Ducks: Likewise, this feed is suitable for both meat and laying ducks from day-old through to the point of lay or slaughter.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Should I buy chick starter crumble or chick starter mash?
A. Generally speaking, there is no significant difference between a mash and a crumble. Both are popular for feeding baby chicks. Our Country Heritage chick starter mash is also organic and non-medicated, but aside from that, it has similar nutritional value.
Q. I have a flock of mixed-age birds. Some are coming up to laying while others are only 8-10 weeks old. Is this a feed that I can continue to give to my layers as well as the young chicks?
A. Yes, this feed can be given to all ages of poultry since it's non-medicated and won't affect any eggs laid.
Q. Is there anything missing from this feed that my layers would need to thrive for the next few weeks till I can switch everyone to a layer feed?
A. This chick starter is a complete feed, so that no other supplements are needed. However, after about 15 weeks of age, you can start giving them some greens, vegetables, calgrit or shell grit to add some variety to their diet.
Q. Does this Organic Chicken Feed contain any soy or GMOs?
A. According to the manufacturer, this chick starter does contain soy but does not contain any GMOs. Furthermore, our supplier is willing to produce some soy-free chick starter upon request, but a minimum order of 1,000 kg is required. Email us if you are interested in a quote
Q. Just confirming that your Organic Chick Starter Mash is 100% unmedicated? Will be used for ducklings, and have read that medicated feed is potentially toxic for ducks.
A. After contacting the manufacturer, I can confirm that this product is 100% unmedicated. It is also mentioned in the product description, but I wanted to double-check with the manufacturer to confirm.