100 CHICKS WILL EAT
TOTAL AMOUNT of FEED
100 LBS TOTAL	First 4 Weeks
360 LBS TOTAL	First 8 Weeks
765 LBS TOTAL	First 12 Weeks
1,255 LBS TOTAL	First 16 Weeks
1,825 LBS TOTAL	First 20 Weeks
2,475 LBS TOTAL	First 24 Weeks

For 24 weeks, figure on feeding a total of 49-50 50-lb bags of feed

ESTIMATED WATER NEEDS FOR STANDARD SIZE CHICKEN BREEDS

(NOT BROILERS OR BANTAMS)

100 CHICKS WILL DRINK
1 Gallon per Day	at one week
2 Gallon per Day	at 2-4 weeks
3 Gallon per Day	at 5-8 weeks

SALMONELLA

Salmonella is a type of bacteria that is carried in the intestines of animals and can be shed into the environment. People get sick from salmonella by hand to mouth contact. The best way to prevent getting salmonella is to wash your hands well after handling or taking care of your birds. And, to cook your food thoroughly.

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