feeding Meatbuilder to layers

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Bought 3 bags of Purina Meatbuilder yesterday to feed to our 7 layers and 2 roos in the winter.
The reasons not buying layer feed:
1) did not want to feed excess calcium to roosters
2) we liberally use treats (grains,fruits,veggies) so I figured extra protein would be a plus to offset the dilution
3) it is not more expensive where I am, actually few cents cheaper and our calcium is free in a form of free choice egg and seafood shells

Meatbuilder:
Protein: 18 % Fat: 3.0 % Fiber: 5.0 % Na: 0.16 % Ca: 0.90 % P: 0.70 %
Layena:
Protein: 17 % Fat: 1.5 % Fiber: 4.5 % Na: 0.16 % Ca: 3.80 % P: 0.60 %

It also say "this feed contains added selenium at 0.30mg/kg" on the label.

Could someone confirm that (Meatbuilder) is not an inferior feed and is safe to feed to layers as well as consume eggs from them being fed that feed?
 
I have been feeding meatbird crumbles for years. Just have to supplement the calcium. I have never had problems and have found it increased egg laying, even through molting.
 
The difference is not huge, 17% vs 18% protein
As long as you add oyster shell as a free choice you are fine, our layer pellets is 15%, I give them layer pellets and starter crumbs 20% in two different feeders plus oyster shell.
 
That feed looks good. I feed a 18/20% Protein feed year round. Whichever is fresher when I'm at the store.
I have 3 hens and 7 pullets. I only buy 50 pounds 23 kg at a time. I had feed go bad 5 months from mill date, stored in my house.
Here are 3 feed labels or feed I have bought recently to feed my girls, so you can compare to yours. 20181125_090509.jpg . 20181125_090447.jpg . 20181125_090430.jpg . Click to enlarge. The last feed label is a new feed I'm trying. I just added some to the pullets feeder last evening. GC
 

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