Even so, observe your chicks to make sure that they have enough room and easy access to feed and water. For the first week to 10 days, you can feed chicks in cut-down cardboard boxes. Place feed in piles. The chicks will scratch around. Do not fill the feeders more than half full to avoid wasting feed.
Water is essential for proper growth and development.
Fresh, clean water should be available at all times. Clean the waterers each day. Always use fresh feed that has not been stored for more than four weeks. The use of medication against coccidiosis is recommended in starter and grower feed only. Coccidiosis is a common killer of chickens.