16 Week Old Egg Laying

[lilgreene19]

Organ damage from calcium overdose may not show up for years. If your birds are just livestock and you plan on culling every couple of years as you go, that may not matter to you.

The other problem with using layer feed early is most layer does not have optimal protein for the fastest growing phase. Chicks are generally fed around 18-20% or so protein, some people offer even more. Adding in scratch, generally 10% or so protein, further diluted down the protein. I offer around 19% protein first 6-8 weeks or so, then reduce it to around 17% or so to start slowing rapid growth, then down to 16.5% once they're laying.

Tractor Supply gave us 1 bag of starter feed & then they were outside getting layer crumble, per Tractor Supply and what they told us. So for 6 weeks they got starter and then switched to Layer Crumble..

 

[rosemarythyme]

Tractor Supply gave us 1 bag of starter feed & then they were outside getting layer crumble, per Tractor Supply and what they told us. So for 6 weeks they got starter and then switched to Layer Crumble..

Yeah unfortunately you didn't get great info. At least they did get some starter but they really could've used another 10 weeks on it.

 

[Umluqs]

Alhamdulillah thankful that came across tj8s posts feed ,etc
I am learning every time abt this .i hav niw 11 weeks old isa brwns .n trying different weanings so they eat,.oats mixed in crushed meal worm n there normal feed i do combination my self but not been regular just kibd of trail
The hens up2 now wer on crumbs which hav crude ash ,protien,
But also they feed on n lov blackberries, bugs found in garden esp those big black ants gr8 source of protein 4 them.
Even occasional rice past cookd they lov .the munch on lavander nibblings,i think apple tree leaves or wer they nibling on the bugs on tjose not sure
I read that cheese ,wood ash (left over in cooking for exaple,and charcoal good,grit sand good,i put lavandula in ther coop,also marigold flowers good to keep bugs away
They lov builses sand ,dry soil for dust baths!i add lavandula, ash.some times ...these natural ways they get rid of mites n kinda keep ckean.but interestingky i heard u xan use baby sgampoo in wazer qarm bucket .to bath thrm?and also after giv diluted vinegar in warm qater to rid of the soap n rince afain to rid ecces vinegar etc.i am not sure but i may try this its good for mites protect .n keeps feather stringer shinier etc
Maintain body weight of abt 150 g per week n at 12 weeks be 1200 g or bit over
Maintain long day light hours
Maintain water clean supply ,relaxed safe environ eg adding lavande as eg branches circle in ther coop.
Also citronella kemon grass
Goid
Calciworms bouth at store mixing in ther feed eg griwers feed at this stage
Also heard zhat..3 werks or 4 weeks prior to lay eggs inshaallah am waitin few more weeks zo see any signs of laying i will look for n read or find out esp villages videis really hav good tips eg african villagers etc but also other who farmers etc backyard farmers but what works for younn your hens u will kniw best!
So weighing using a basic salter ,at leadz once a week!
Alit of zips
Try cheese too mine liv it not sure if recomended will read on that .and heard some yogart or buttermilk?good too
Greens r good
Fibre v imprtnt
Try these dried store bought reasonable oriced too!calciworms (3%calcium mine lov it alhamdulillah