1. Jul 18, 2011 #1
   

   JodyJo Chillin' With My Peeps

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   I have a mixed flock, 3 roos, and 13 pullets, who are getting ready to switch to layer feed (they are 15 weeks now) my question is can the roos eat the Layer feed and be healthy, or is there another type of feed to give to everyone that will suffice the needs of all of them?

    
3. Jul 18, 2011 #2
   

   carrlr Chillin' With My Peeps

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   That's what I've been feeding mine for years with no problems.

    
5. Jul 18, 2011 #3
   

   TwoCrows Show me the way old friend Staff Member

   

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   Roo's do best if on a Flock Raiser feed. It is basically the same as layer feed, a tad bit lower in protein than layer feed, and it does not have calcium in it. So you can feed it to the entire flock and provide oyster shell on the side for the girls. This is a pretty common practice among big mixes of chickens of all ages and sexes.

    

   Last edited: Jul 18, 2011

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