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Here's a question to everyone. We know that too much calcium for developing pullets can be harmful, but what do you do if your pullets are free-ranging and have access (limited as it may be) to the layer rations that the hens are eating. I can't really prevent them from getting some of the layer pellets and they do get the majority of their food on pasture, so it's not as if they're eating the layer ration exclusively. Thoughts?
I honestly don't think it will be TOO much of a problem, but I don't have any hard data on this, as I am able to keep my pullets away from the layer ration until they're old enough to be eating it. Can you somehow create a temporary pen for them until they are older? A hoop house or tractor for example?