Non-GMO Baby Chick Starter Feed for the First 6–8 Weeks
Give newly hatched chicks balanced early nutrition with Little Farmer Chickie’s First Meal. This complete Non-GMO baby chick starter feed provides 20% crude protein in an easy-to-eat crumble made for chicks from day one through approximately 6–8 weeks of age.
The non-medicated formula combines protein, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, fermentation-derived ingredients, and direct-fed microorganisms. Its crumble form is sized for young chicks and helps reduce wasted feed in the brooder.
Why Choose Chickie’s First Meal?
- 20% protein: formulated to support healthy early growth and development.
- Non-GMO ingredients: a complete starter-feed option for backyard flocks.
- Non-medicated formula: contains no medicated coccidiostat.
- Easy-to-eat crumbles: practical for small beaks and designed to reduce waste.
- Added nutritional support: includes essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fermentation-derived ingredients, and direct-fed microorganisms.
- Two convenient sizes: choose a 5 lb or 12 lb bag.
Feeding Directions and Product Details
Feed Chickie’s First Meal free choice each day from one day old through 6–8 weeks of age. Keep an appropriate feeder filled and always provide plenty of clean, fresh water. Store the bag in a cool, dry place and protect the feed from moisture, pests, and contamination. Not for human consumption. For broader setup guidance, read How to Care for Baby Chicks, and use our Chicken Feeding Guide to plan the next life-stage transition.
- Feed form: crumbles
- Life stage: baby chicks, day one through approximately 6–8 weeks
- Medication: non-medicated
- Available sizes: 5 lb and 12 lb
- Country of origin: made in the USA
- Brand: Little Farmer Products
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude protein | 20.0% minimum |
|---|---|
| Lysine | 1.3% minimum |
| Methionine | 0.5% minimum |
| Crude fat | 3.3% minimum |
| Crude fiber | 7.5% maximum |
| Calcium | 1.2% minimum; 1.7% maximum |
| Phosphorus | 0.6% minimum |
| Sodium | 0.2% minimum |
Ingredients
Ground wheat, organic soybean meal, ground peas, wheat millrun, calcium carbonate, monocalcium phosphate, L-lysine, DL-methionine, sodium chloride, choline chloride, ground limestone, fermentation products, vitamin and mineral supplements, organic soybean oil, organic rice hulls, diatomaceous earth, sodium bicarbonate, hemicellulose extract, oregano oil, cinnamaldehyde, thyme white oil, hydrolyzed yeast, dried distillers grains, and direct-fed microorganisms.
Feed formulas and labels may change. Refer to the package received for the complete current ingredient statement, guaranteed analysis, and feeding directions.
Chickie’s First Meal: Frequently Asked Questions
What age chicks can eat Chickie’s First Meal?
Feed Chickie’s First Meal from one day old through approximately 6–8 weeks of age. Follow the current package directions and choose the next age-appropriate complete feed when the starter period ends.
Is Chickie’s First Meal medicated?
No. Chickie’s First Meal is a non-medicated baby chick starter feed and contains no medicated coccidiostat.
How should I feed the starter crumbles?
Offer the crumbles free choice each day in an appropriate chick feeder and keep plenty of clean, fresh water available at all times. Store the unused feed in a cool, dry place protected from moisture, pests, and contamination.
How much protein does the feed contain, and what sizes are available?
The guaranteed analysis lists 20.0% minimum crude protein. Chickie’s First Meal is sold in easy-to-eat crumble form, with 5 lb and 12 lb bag options.
Is Chickie’s First Meal soy-free?
No. The ingredient statement includes organic soybean meal and organic soybean oil. Refer to the package received for the complete current ingredient statement before feeding chicks with specific dietary restrictions.
