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The reason you want to switch to a layer formula when they lay is because that formulation has extra calcium added--something they need because hens form eggshell with the calcium. If you don't supplement, they will rob their bodies to supply the eggshells and they could weaken their bones.
I know of some folks with mixed flocks that keep their hens on the non-medicated grower (its higher in protein than layer) because they supplement with oyster shell free choice (source of calcium) and they feed scratch which is lower in protein.
You won't have a problem with eating the egg, enjoy it!
The reason you want to switch to a layer formula when they lay is because that formulation has extra calcium added--something they need because hens form eggshell with the calcium. If you don't supplement, they will rob their bodies to supply the eggshells and they could weaken their bones.
I know of some folks with mixed flocks that keep their hens on the non-medicated grower (its higher in protein than layer) because they supplement with oyster shell free choice (source of calcium) and they feed scratch which is lower in protein.
You won't have a problem with eating the egg, enjoy it!