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Diet Changes and Ages

Discussion in 'Feeding & Watering Your Flock' started by buckeyefever, Jun 22, 2010.

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  1. Jun 22, 2010 #1
    buckeyefever

    buckeyefever In the Brooder

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    When should I start adding Oyster Shell to my girls diet?

    They are 12 weeks old and are currently finishing off a bag of Grower crumbles. Should I start feeding Layer pellets now? They also free range, whenever they decide to come out of their coop, which is not that often right now.

    Thanks for your help!
     
    Last edited: Jun 22, 2010
  2. Jun 22, 2010 #2
    chickee

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    I feed pullet grower until they start laying, then organic layer pellet. They don't need oyster shell until they start laying, in fact it may damage their internal organs if you feed it too soon. [​IMG]
     
  3. Jun 22, 2010 #3
    Ridgerunner

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