Did I hurt my new flock?

[adeleroy8]

Just got my new flock...1st time raising chickens. I was given a mix that came with the coop I bought. One 1 year old hen laying now, two 3 month old pullets, two 2 month old pullets and 1 adult rooster, I was told to feed them Nutrena Layer Pellets. I got them 5 days ago. Now I'm reading that Layer Pellets can hurt younger birds. have I done any damage? Going out tomorrow to buy appropriate food...should I buy starter food for all since they are all in same tractor? And put out crushed egg shell for layers? Read that on different post. I am really worried that I hurt my little ones. Thank you for advice.

 

[SavageDestiny]

I doubt your pullets/cockerels or the cock will have been affected by 5 days of layer pellets. Layer pellets have too much calcium for non laying birds, but 5 days should not be an issue.

I wouldn't do starter, I'd just pick up grower or an all-flock feed. Then set out oyster shell or crushed egg shell for the one hen who is laying.

 

[adeleroy8]

Thanks SavageDestiny. Was going to ask at the supply store this morning...headed there now. I had already started saving my egg shells & crushing them so I will add in a side dish.