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Feeding 4-6 month old chickens: What food & common medicines?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Farm Animal | Unknown | Male

what to feed my chickens of about 4 to 6 months of age....and is there some common medicines to be fed...if so..and what food should be given to them please guide

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on June 5th, 2019

If they are egg layers, feed a layer feed. For chickens raised for meat, feed a grower feed. Vitamins can be added to food or water. Medications should only be administered on the advice of a veterinarian who has physically examined them.

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