Dead Chickens from Starter Grower Feed?

[ZANEYchickenguy]

I am feeding a mixed flock with 9 weeks and 18-week old chickens. Does anybody think I should keep feeding them Starter Grower until they all lay? Or should I feed them All flock feed? I know young chickens' kidneys can get damaged if they eat layer feed, though I am not sure if Starter Grower does.

 

[Brooks_]

Either starter/grower or all flock will be fine. Oyster shell on the side for layers.

 

[Aapomp831]

The only feed that contains excess calcium is layer feed. Starter / grower is fortified with more protein. I use All Flock and leave out a bowl of free choice oyster shells for my layers. No biggie.

 

[GC-Raptor]

I've been feeding mostly a Non-medicated Starter-Grower feed 18% for 3 years to my Hens and Pullets with a All Flock/Flock Raiser crumble 20% if the preferred feed isn't available, with Oyster Shells separately. GC