For backyard chickens, the number 18 means the same thing. Eighteen weeks is the age when most egg-laying breeds are considered adults. Most excitingly, it’s the time when many breeds will lay their ...

Feeds meant for meat birds and pullet growers 8 to 20 weeks old should have about 16 to 19 percent protein and less calcium than in layer feeds; growers who get too much calcium in their diet can ...

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