I wanted to add that the layer feed isn't doing your roosters any favors either since they aren't building egg shells.
In broiler breeder operations, roosters die at 4 times the rate of hens. The culprit is urolithiasis from eating the layer feed. They don't care because they have hundreds of roosters in each barn.
On another point, not putting out loads of protein in eggs, layer feed is a bit high in protein for the roosters as well.13-15% protein is sufficient for them.
Between calcium and protein, roosters livers and kidneys are usually working on overtime.
In broiler breeder operations, roosters die at 4 times the rate of hens. The culprit is urolithiasis from eating the layer feed. They don't care because they have hundreds of roosters in each barn.
On another point, not putting out loads of protein in eggs, layer feed is a bit high in protein for the roosters as well.13-15% protein is sufficient for them.
Between calcium and protein, roosters livers and kidneys are usually working on overtime.
