feeding differant aged chickens

[raygirl4386]

I have 2 older pullets 15 weeks and 6 chicks about 1.5 weeks old and im wondering if i should wait till the chicks are old enough to eat layer feed to put them in the coop with the older 2? i have no plans on putting them outside till they are about 6 to 8weeks, just wondering what i should do?
thank you

 

[Fred's Hens]

Almost all feed companies solve this flock keeper issue by selling a feed designed to be fed to all.

All Flock, Flock Raiser, etc. Just some of the names used. Provide shells on the side and you're good to go.

 

[real_redhead]

I had the same question but when I went to get Flock Raiser it said it was for meat birds...so I didn't get it.

 

[Fred's Hens]

I had the same question but when I went to get Flock Raiser it said it was for meat birds...so I didn't get it.

Flock Raiser not just for meat birds. Hundreds of folks here at BYC feed it and are big fans.

You can also feed everyone in the flock a chick feed as well. Chick feed doesn't have to be medicated if you don't want them to have Amprollium.

 

[bj taylor]

if i put oyster shell on the side for the ones laying, will the chicks eat it?

 

[Fred's Hens]

if i put oyster shell on the side for the ones laying, will the chicks eat it?

Oh not much, if at all. Their bodies aren't calling for it. I doubt you'll have any issues with that. The hens will eat it as their bodies require it.

 

[raygirl4386]

thank you so much everyone, next time im at the feed store ill look for it, so that mean i dont need 2 differant feeds for the older and the 1.5 week olds? they arent on medicated i just give them yogurt. if i only need 1 feed that would be great!
thank you again so much for all your help