Feeding multiple age flocks

[JJ Ly]

Hello all! I have three 18 week olds and six 7 week olds. I'm in the process of integrating them (pic of them getting some free range time together) but wonder how to manage the food when they are all together. I know I need to switch the older ones to layer feed. Right now they are all eating starter/grower and I have egg shell available for the older ones ( they haven't started laying yet). Anyone had a similar situation and has any advice? Thank you in advance!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

You don't need to feed a layer. Keep them on a non medicated starter grower and put out a separate bowl of oyster shells for the calcium needs of any laying. I personally don't use a layer. I feed either the starter grower or an All Flock ration.

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Ditto what she^^^ said.

 

[JJ Ly]

That's perfect! Thank you!

 

[Peppercorngal]

Cute Chickens you have! I have a bench like yours and my birds perch on the back of it as well. I have 4 year old chickens, 1 year old chickens, 3 month old chickens and 1 month old chickens. I have a couple of roosters that I love as well so I feed "All Flock" to everyone. I provide oyster shell in saucers in each run as well. It's good for all ages and sexes!