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when do I feed layer crumbles?

post #1 of 5
5/30/08 at 12:14pm
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I have 9 week old chics, when do I feed layer crumbles. 

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post #2 of 5
5/30/08 at 12:15pm

you can feed layer crumbles at 16 weeks.

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post #3 of 5
5/30/08 at 12:17pm

I never switch until I see an egg. Some of my big girls go almost 30 weeks before they start to lay. Too much calcium in the layer feed too soon will cause kidney issues.

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post #4 of 5
5/30/08 at 12:19pm
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Thanks, one of the local stores said go ahead now.  I was surprised by their response because I thought I had heard around 16 weeks or so.  Should I still be feeding them the medicated starter/grower?

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post #5 of 5
5/30/08 at 12:21pm

You can use plain starter/grower or flock raiser until the point of lay.

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