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I did chick feed (maybe 20%?) for the first two weeks, but then 18% feed all the way through from there. I used a bag of 18% broiler feed that I got at the hatchery, and then switched to 18% Nutrena Naturewise Starter Grower. And my birds were still between 6.5 and 8.5 pounds processed at 8 weeks. And no leg issues. I was told overloading on protein (over 18 or 20%) can increase the chance of leg issues.