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Yep, layer feed has a higher calcium content (of course!) than regular feed, and that additional calcium can sometimes be harmful for males over time since they don't have a choice to avoid it. There's been some heated discussion on BYC about it but I would rather be safe than sorry. I'm sure...

Not sure what those look like, but if they're big enough to fit a full chicken so she can turn around and stand up as she drops the egg, then yes. :thumbsup

There's really no set time when they'll start laying. My first batch of LF breeds (buff orp, barred rock and EE) all started laying at about 4 months. I was diligent in closing the boxes at night so nobody slept and pooped in there, but removed the blockade after bedtime so they were open first...

First year pullets for some reason, aren't really as sensitive to the days shortening as hens past their 1st or 2nd winter. Yours could start laying anytime, there's no rule when they start, it's apparently only when they feel like it. My pullets from last year (May hatch) didn't start laying...