Feeding a rooster and pullets

[Cluckgirl913]

I have 4 free Buff Orpington pullets who are 10 weeks old and an 8month old EE rooster. They all free range.

What is the best way to ensure everyone is getting enough of the right type of feed? Starter crumbles and all flock pellets.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

I've done an all flock from day one. Once the pullets get closer to laying add a separate container of oyster shell so they can meet their calcium needs.

 

[Brooks_]

I've done an all flock from day one. Once the pullets get closer to laying add a separate container of oyster shell so they can meet their calcium needs.

Yep, that covers it.

 

[Brooks_]

In hindsight, I'll add that I use starter as a backup. They don't always have flock raiser.

 

[Weeg]

I feed my entire flock of ducks, chickens, roosters, all starter. I would feed All Flock, but I prefer Scratch and Peck for the organic/non-gmo options. I offer OS on the side for the layers. Everyone is healthy and happy.

 

[ChickNanny13]

FYI: Layer feed shouldn't be fed to Roos/Chicks .... Read affects kidney/liver (?). I do as the rest feed from start All Purpose, Flock Raiser, Starter and when the girls start laying I add that separate dish of Oyster Shells.