Barnyard Chick Starter Crumbles is a nutritionally balanced high energy, high protein feed designed to promote muscle, bone and feather development in young chicks. Chick Starter Crumbles should be fed to layer chickens from day old to 6 weeks of age. It is very important that the chickens get the best possible start in life with the first week being the most critical to building a strong and healthy point of lay pullet. Feeding Recommendations Feed ad-lib from day 1 to 6 weeks of age at which time Barnyard Chick Grower crumbles should be used. Always ensure the birds have access to fresh, clean drinking water. Ingredients Selected from grains, grain by-products, animal proteins, plant p.