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Can I switch to layer feed early?

Discussion in 'Feeding & Watering Your Flock' started by hockeygirl56, Aug 9, 2011.

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  1. Aug 9, 2011 #1
    hockeygirl56

    hockeygirl56 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    My chickens are almost 5 months so I bought layer feed a little bit ago in anticipation of them laying eggs by the time I ran out of the grower feed. Unfortunately I'm almost out of grower feed and still no eggs...I'd rather not buy a 50 lb bag of grower just to have them start laying soon after...is it ok to start them on layer a little early?
     
  3. Aug 10, 2011 #2
    sawmane1

    sawmane1 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    shure you can. I usually start mine before lay too.
     
  5. Aug 10, 2011 #3
    arcatamarcia

    arcatamarcia Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Mine have been on layer crumbles since I got them at about 12 weeks because that's all I could get organic. My understanding is it has a bit more calcium, which can't be a bad thing if they're getting ready to lay. I hear it isn't good on little chicks, but your adolescents will be fine.

    Mine are about the same age as yours. The anticipation is killing me!
     

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