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Argo Baby Chick Crumbs

Small crumb starter feed for baby chicks and other newly hatched poultry chicks

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£8.99same price, however often you have it

Size

From £8.99

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Heavy parcel — UK delivery £10.99

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On the "quail" tag on this card

Our own data briefly listed quail as a protein source for this feed, which doesn't match the ingredient list above — there's no quail meat in it. Quail chicks are simply one of the species Argo say can be reared on this crumb, alongside bantams, game birds and ducklings, not an ingredient.

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Why we chose it

A non-medicated starter crumb is the right call if you're not dealing with a coccidiosis risk that needs a medicated feed, and Argo's four to six week window gives a clear point to move a chick onto a grower feed. Being suitable across several poultry species rather than chickens only is genuinely useful if you're rearing a mixed brood.

— Matt, founder

Specifications

Ash: 6%
Type: Non-medicated starter crumb
Brand: Argo
Fibre: 5%
Protein: 18%
Pack size: 20KG
Suitable for: Chicks, bantams, quail, game birds, ducks

Full description

A day-old chick cannot manage the same feed a grown bird eats — its beak and gut are built for something much smaller, which is why starter feeds come as a fine crumb rather than a pellet, small enough for a chick to peck and swallow from the first day.

This is Argo's chick starter crumb, built from wheat, soya (produced from genetically modified soya beans), maize bran, wheatfeed, molasses, vitamins and minerals, a binder (E565) and calcium carbonate. It's non-medicated, and Argo's own guidance is to feed it ad-lib — food available at all times rather than at set meals — from hatching up to four to six weeks of age.

Crude oil 3%, crude protein 18%, crude fibre 5%, crude ash 6%
Non-medicated
Fed ad-lib from hatching to 4-6 weeks of age
Also suitable for Bantams, Quail, Game Birds, Ducks and other fancy breed chicks
20KG sack

On the "quail" tag on this card. Our own data briefly listed quail as a protein source for this feed, which doesn't match the ingredient list above — there's no quail meat in it. Quail chicks are simply one of the species Argo say can be reared on this crumb, alongside bantams, game birds and ducklings, not an ingredient.

Who it's for: anyone hand-rearing or brooding chicks — of chickens, bantams, quail, game birds or ducks — from hatching through the first four to six weeks.

Delivery

Tracked UK delivery — your estimated arrival date is shown above and updates automatically. Standard delivery £2.99, and free on orders over £39. Full details on our delivery information page. Delivery information

Returns

14 days to change your mind, no interrogation. Items need to be unused (sensory products unopened, for hygiene). Full details on our delivery & returns page.

Payment

Secure checkout by Stripe — cards, Apple Pay, Link and Klarna. We never see or store your card details.

Common questions

Is this feed medicated?

No, Argo state it's non-medicated.

How long should I feed this before moving on?

Argo's guidance is ad-lib feeding from hatching up to four to six weeks of age.

Is it suitable for species other than chickens?

Yes — Argo list it as suitable for bantams, quail, game birds, ducks and other fancy breed chicks.

What's the protein content?

18%, with crude oil at 3%, crude fibre at 5% and crude ash at 6%.

What size is it?

20KG. Every measurement we hold for this product is in the specifications above.

Which options can I choose from?

5kg, 20kg. Pick one above before adding to your basket.

How long does delivery take?

Your estimated delivery date is shown above and updates automatically. UK orders are sent tracked — standard delivery is £2.99, and free on orders over £39.

How do I track my order?

As soon as your order is dispatched we email you a tracking link, so you can follow it all the way to your door.

What if I need to return my order?

You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind. Just email us with your order number and we’ll send the return steps the same working day — see our delivery & returns page for details.

Why buy from Giddy Pets?

Carefully selected by pet ownersEvery product is chosen and quality-checked by people who actually live with dogs, cats and small pets.
Tracked delivery on every orderUK delivery with tracking as standard — and it’s free when you spend over £39.
UK customer supportReal, UK-based humans read every email — usually Matt, the founder. No bots, no ticket numbers.
Easy returns14 days to change your mind, no interrogation. If it’s not right, we’ll make it right.