They will have to filter the excess calcium through their kidneys and this can cause issues. Gout is the result of too much calcium and can ultimately lead to death.
I feed a game bird breeding layer feed during breeding season. It has calcium which the boys can handle at that time, but I do...
I use our local feed mill as well, but my prices are almost double your prices. $18 is average for a 50 pound bag. That's $36 I am paying compared to the $20 you are paying. I bet your food has animal protein as well. Not ours. I have to supplement with organ meat (because I'm cheap and it goes...
I hate when you talk about your prices. So jealous.
I'd buy that in an instant too Fred. Really wish they had something of that quality and price here. I have looked into making my own feed, but we don't have what it takes in ingredients either. My local store doesn't even carry fish meal.
Check your protein in the grower. I found it was too low for my growing chicks. They feathered out too slow for my liking. My grower was only 15% protein.
I'm very happy to hear someone is doing right by their birds and feeding the proper way :) I hear so many stories of people feeding layer even though they still have young chicks eating the food.
Unmedicated starter is what I feed my entire flock year round. I also feed scratch. I mix them...