Feeding different ages together

[LindsayB]

I wasn't really sure how to word the title to this thread...Anyway I have a question. I have two one year old hens and two seven week old pullets that are living together. They are really used to eachother and I haven't had any issues with bullying or fighting. My only worry is that I have 2 feeders for them, one with starter grower and one with layer pellets. Is this okay? If the chicks a little of layer and their feed is it going to hurt them?

 

[LindsayB]

Here's a pic of the set up. I added a small pvc pipe feeder that has just the starter grower in it.

 

[Fred's Hens]

Mixed flock require putting away the Layer. Young birds cannot handle the calcium supplement that is in Layer.

Just feed everyone All Flock, Starter, Raiser, Grower, etc. You can put a shell basket out for the layers as only their bodies crave and they alone mess with, as a rule.

 

[LindsayB]

Okay, I'll make the big feeder all grower and the small one oyster shell. thanks!