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Why do chicks need a different diet from adult laying hens?
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Published 2 hours ago
Duration 01:39
Source: TunisieVet
Chicks require feed high in protein (around 18–20%) to support their rapid growth, but crucially low in calcium. By contrast, layer feed is loaded with calcium (about 4%) for eggshell formation — a level that can severely damage a chick's immature kidneys.
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Gallus gallus domesticus · Bird · Not evaluated