adding new ones to layer flock : feed question

[Bianca67]

I will soon be introducing 6 new ones to my layer flock ( a little over a year old), my question is when the new ones join them do I need to feed them all chick starter and stop with the layer feed until the new ones are laying? I think I read somewhere that feeding layer feed when they are too young can damage their kidneys or something. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[debid]

Yep, feed the whole flock something appropriate for the little ones and offer a supplemental source of calcium for the adults. I have a container attached to the wall that I keep filled with oyster shell. Consumption goes way up when they are getting a grower food and is near zero on layer. I think they know when they need it.

If you can get a grower or all-flock feed, they work well for this purpose. I prefer not to give medicated feed to my layers.

 

[Fred's Hens]

Raiser, Grower, Starter, All Flock, etc.