Can you continue to use a grower feed as an all flock feed?

[GC-Raptor]

I thought I'd been buying organic All Flock because everything else on that shelf from that manufacturer was organic. I was wrong. The AF was not organic, so I've switched to their organic grower feed. Oyster shell and egg shells on the side, as I have hens, pullets, and a roo.

Wow, that's sneaky. Glad you discovered that.
GC

 

[Sally PB]

Wow, that's sneaky. Glad you discovered that.

I'd say it was my fault, not theirs. I just hadn't noticed.

I was in the process of buying another bag when I noticed that it was lacking the word "organic" on the label. I asked the owner of the business (small place that I like to give my business to) and she said that it had never been organic. I didn't 'fess up to being so dumb that I hadn't read the label...

In case anyone wants to know, the brand is Kalmbach. If they have organic grower, why not an all flock?

 

[Outer limit]

I have never switched mine off of grower! They have that and free oyster shell, and I've never had a problem.

Thank you replying! That’s what I am currently doing.

 

[Outer limit]

Grower is fine if you also provide oyster shells. All flock is good too, but not always available at stores. Do you have a picture of your suspect?

 

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Hard to get a good pic of something that’s so busy lol. I didn’t get a pick of the Spurs, but they are small and getting sharp.

 

[Outer limit]

Organic All-Flock feed isn't common. Most manufacturers say you can use their Starter Grower feed instead.

I've been feeding mostly a Non-Medicated Starter-Grower feed 18% with Oyster Shells in a separate container for 3.5 years to my laying girls.
If my preferred Feed wasn't available when I'm at the store I've bought an All-Flock crumble 20% for $2.00 more.

I recently switched back to a Layer feed 16% for my chickens over 18 weeks old.
I don't have Cockerels/Roosters.
GC

Sure appreciate the info! Considering all advice, planning to keep them on their grower with oyster shell on the side. That is, unless my mystery rooster lays an egg . May consider layer feed if that happens.

 

[Outer limit]

I haven’t found any organic all flock either. I am going to take your advice! Nice to have feedback! Thank you!

 

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You can post a pictures of Feisty Pants (lol) and someone can tell you what you have.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Better in the long run to switch to lower protien for year olds and up

 

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Not the greatest pics… hard to snap one of such a busy critter This chicken has always had a more intense gaze and been more purposeful and focused than the others. It is very gentle when I pick it up and handle it. However, it gently bites my hand when I pick up the other girls. At first I thought it was jealous, but now I wonder if it’s a rooster not wanting me to mess with his girls