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What should newly hatched chicks eat?

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  1. Starter feed
  2. Layer feed
  3. Plain scratch grains

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References

  1. Oregon State University Extension: How to Feed Your Laying Hens (PNW 477) extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/pnw477.pdf Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Merck Veterinary Manual: Management of Backyard Poultry www.merckvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/backyard-poultry/management-of-backyard-poultry Checked 2026-10-11.

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